Senior Surveyor

East Devon District Council; Honiton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join East Devon District Council's transformative Housing Service as a Maintenance Surveyor Team Leader. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure high-quality repairs across council housing, contributing significantly to community well-being. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, a solid educational background in building, and the drive to innovate as standards rise.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above required.
• HNC in a building related subject or equivalent experience needed.
• Qualified building surveyor preferred with contract management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the maintenance surveyor team for responsive repairs.
• Ensure homes are safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Provide direction and support for professional development.

Skills

Knowledge of building construction

Contract management

Education

GCSE at grade C or above including Maths and English

HNC or equivalent in a building related subject

Qualified building surveyor or equivalent degree

Job description

Be part of our transformation

East Devon’s Housing Service has made significant progress in recent years, transforming the way we support our tenants and communities. With improved outcomes, strong regulatory feedback and recognition from our peers, we've laid down solid foundations. Now, we’re entering an exciting new phase – one focused on raising standards even further, embracing innovation and growing our impact.

Join us at this key moment and be part of shaping the future of council housing in East Devon and we build a new management structure within our Property & Asset team.

Team East Devon – more than just a job

Our Property & Asset Service is made up of skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds who bring energy and expertise to their roles every day. We’re united by one goal: delivering for our residents.

Supporting the Repairs Service Manager, you will manage and develop our team of maintenance surveyor to deliver a high quality and customer focused responsive repairs service across East Devon District Council’s housing stock. This role is central to ensuring that homes are safe, secure, well maintained and meet regulatory and service standards. You will lead and manage the maintenance surveyor team by providing clear direction, support and professional development this includes prioritising surveys based on legal and Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) needs.

You’ll need to have a good general education with GCSE at grade C or above including Maths and English as well as HNC or equivalent in a building related subject or experience in building related work and identifying building defects and specifying repairs works. You could be a qualified building surveyor or hold an equivalent building degree. Knowledge of building construction and contract management is essential.

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