Senior Technical Surveyor

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association is looking for a skilled Senior Technical Surveyor to oversee repairs and lead a team. The role involves managing complex projects, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have significant experience in technical surveying within housing or construction and excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers a flexible working environment to promote work/life balance.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Generous matched pension scheme up to 12%

Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical surveying within housing, maintenance, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of housing law, compliance requirements, and building regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and provide expert mentoring on complex defect diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex repairs, major works, and high-risk projects.
• Conduct technical audits and support implementation of electronic surveying systems.
• Act as the key point of contact for escalated technical queries and contractor management.

Skills

Technical surveying expertise

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

HNC in a building-related subject or equivalent

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a technically astute and experienced Senior Technical Surveyor to support and guide the surveying team in delivering high-quality maintenance services. You will oversee complex repairs, manage technical operations, and contribute to strategic improvements while supporting the Technical Manager and leading a team of Maintenance Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex repairs, major works, and high-risk projects, ensuring recommendations align with policy and standards
• Conduct technical audits and support implementation of electronic surveying systems across teams
• Act as the key point of contact for escalated technical queries, contractor management, and consultant coordination
• Manage and guide the Maintenance Surveyor team, promoting performance and continuous improvement
• Ensure resident engagement is effective and that technical services meet customer satisfaction targets

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in a building-related subject or equivalent technical qualification
• Extensive experience in technical surveying within housing, maintenance, or construction
• Strong knowledge of housing law, compliance requirements, and building regulations
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and provide expert mentoring on complex defect diagnosis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including resident engagement

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional paid Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks\' service)
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group as a Senior Technical Surveyor. You'll be based from our office in either Wembley – London or Hertfordshire. This role will combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance.

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