Senior Technical Surveyor

Liquid; London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in London is seeking a Senior Technical Surveyor to lead a team in managing complex repairs and improving maintenance services. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of up to £58,000, hybrid working, and excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, wellbeing support, and strong pension contributions. Ideal candidates will have significant technical experience and leadership abilities.

Benefits

Generous leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support and gym discounts

Strong pension contributions and life insurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in maintenance or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and standards.
• Ability to work with contractors and residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Maintenance Surveyors and oversee complex repairs.
• Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory standards.
• Implement and optimize surveying systems.

Skills

Technical surveying experience in housing

Leadership and mentoring

Knowledge of building regulations

Exceptional communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in building

Job description

Overview

Senior Technical Surveyor

Permanent • Full Time
Up to £58,000 + top-tier benefits
Wembley (London) or Hertfordshire • Hybrid working

The company

A leading housing provider that manages over 85,000 homes across London and the South of England is seeking a Senior Technical Surveyor. The organisation is ambitious, thoughtful, and community-focused, with a major investment drive to build more homes, raise standards, and put residents at the heart of everything they do. The successful candidate will join a team that values innovation, quality and customer satisfaction.

The Role

The Senior Technical Surveyor will take responsibility for complex repairs, technical operations and leading a team of Maintenance Surveyors. The role will deliver robust, high quality maintenance services, ensure compliance, and help raise the standards of the organisation\'s building stock.

What the role involves

• Leading and developing a team of Maintenance Surveyors, setting standards and tracking performance
• Overseeing high-risk, complex repairs and major works, ensuring all projects comply with policy and regulatory standards
• Carrying out technical audits and implementing or optimising electronic surveying systems
• Acting as escalation point for difficult technical questions, contractor or consultant issues and quality assurance
• Collaborating with senior technical and asset teams to drive continuous improvement in maintenance services
• Engaging with residents to ensure their experience meets expectations and feedback is used to make tangible improvements

What they would like

• HNC or equivalent qualification in building, construction, or surveyor-related subject
• Significant technical surveying experience in housing, maintenance or construction environments
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, housing law, compliance and standards
• Proven leadership ability, with experience mentoring and developing team members
• Exceptional communication skills, with ability to work with contractors, residents, consultants and internal stakeholders
• A mindset for quality, precision, innovation and improvement

What\'s in it for the candidate

• Generous leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 with service
• Wellbeing support: wellbeing days, paid volunteering days, access to virtual GP, gym discounts etc.
• Strong pension contributions (up to 12%) and life insurance cover
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Optional health benefits: private medical, dental, critical illness cover
• A working environment that is supportive, forward looking and committed to career growth

Why this is a great opportunity

This is more than just a surveying role. The successful candidate will be joining a housing provider with a clear vision, a house builder at scale, delivering social value and innovation. It is an opportunity to improve homes, impact residents\' lives, and work within an organisation that values both technical excellence and community impact