Senior Surveyor

Hightown Housing Association; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK seeks a Senior Surveyor to lead the Healthy Homes Team. This role involves managing a team to deliver high-quality property maintenance, overseeing major projects, and ensuring compliance with housing standards. The ideal candidate will be RICS qualified with strong leadership skills and expertise in building regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of £64,100 per annum, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays

Monthly Attendance Bonus

Life Assurance: Cover three times your annual salary

Discounts and Savings with High Street and online retailers

Free On-site Gym Access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in surveying, asset management, or property maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent knowledge of housing regulations, building safety, and disrepair legislation.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of six surveyors and operatives to deliver high-quality inspections and remedial works.
• Overseeing our Stock Condition Survey programme.
• Managing major works projects such as roof replacements and component upgrades.
• Providing expert technical advice on building defects and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Surveying

Asset management

Property maintenance

Leadership

Knowledge of housing regulations

Building safety

Education

RICS Qualified

Housing Health and Safety Rating qualified inspector

Job description

Senior Surveyor

Location : Hemel Hempstead

Salary : £64,100

Contract Type : Permanent

Are you RICS qualified and ready to lead a team that transforms homes and inspires healthier, safer living for every resident?

At Hightown, we are on a mission to shape the future of housing standards, where resident wellbeing is already a top priority and we are committed to raising that standard even higher.

As our Senior Surveyor, you will head up the Healthy Homes Team, driving excellence in property maintenance, tackling damp and mould issues, and delivering major works that transform homes and lives.

What You Will Be Doing

Leading a team of six surveyors and operatives to deliver high-quality inspections and remedial works in line with Awaab’s Law.

Overseeing our Stock Condition Survey programme, ensuring accurate asset data and compliance with housing standards.

Managing major works projects such as roof replacements and component upgrades.

Providing expert technical advice on building defects, disrepair cases, and regulatory compliance.

Collaborating across departments to deliver a seamless, customer-focused service.

What You Will Bring

Proven experience in surveying, asset management, or property maintenance.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

Excellent knowledge of housing regulations, building safety, and disrepair legislation.

A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a passion for improving homes and services.

What You Will Need

RICS Qualified

Knowledge and experience of operating Awaabs Law

Relevant and up to date knowledge of building construction, surveying and building regulations.

Housing Health and Safety Rating qualified inspector

Why Join Hightown?

Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to resident wellbeing and housing quality.

Work alongside passionate professionals in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Enjoy opportunities for professional development, including support for qualifications.

Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays.

Hybrid working with minimum 2 days onsite after induction period.

Competitive Salary £64,100 per annum for a 35-hour week.

Monthly Attendance Bonus

Life Assurance : Cover three times your annual salary.

Discounts and Savings with High Street and online retailers.

Free On-site Gym Access

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer