Senior Technical Surveyor

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in London is seeking a Senior Technical Surveyor to oversee complex repairs and manage a team of Maintenance Surveyors. The role combines office and home working, providing a positive work/life balance. Ideal candidates should have an HNC in a building-related subject and extensive technical surveying experience. Attractive benefits include up to 30 days holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical surveying within housing, maintenance, or construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and provide expert mentoring on complex defect diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex repairs, ensuring recommendations align with policy and standards.
• Manage and guide the Maintenance Surveyor team, promoting performance and continuous improvement.
• Act as the key point of contact for escalated technical queries.

Skills

Technical auditing

Team leadership

stakeholder management

Strong knowledge of housing law

Excellent communication skills

Education

Minimum HNC in a building-related subject

Job description

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.

It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.

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 include:

• 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

What we need from you:

• 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

We have some great benefits at SNG, including:

• 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 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

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!