Senior Voids Surveyor

PEABODY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; Oxford, Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Senior Voids Surveyor to lead the delivery of void works across Oxford, Reading and Northamptonshire. You will ensure homes are safe, compliant and ready for new residents, while driving performance and value for money.

MRICS-qualified surveyors with leadership experience in building surveying, contractor management and stakeholder engagement are encouraged to apply. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• MRICS is an essential requirement for this position; applications without this qualification will not be considered.
• Degree in Building Surveying, Building Pathology or an equivalent discipline is required.
• HNC/HND in Building Surveying or an equivalent technical qualification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead void works across the region to ensure lettable standard homes are delivered efficiently.
• Manage void properties from inspection through handover and monitor budgets and quality.
• Support and develop Assistant Surveyors, driving capability and high performance.
• Coordinate with contractors and operational teams to ensure safety and value for money.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Degree in Building Surveying / Building Pathology

HNC/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent

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Senior Voids Surveyor

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Our Vacancy

Senior Voids Surveyor – Help Get Homes Ready for New Residents

Location: Oxford, Reading & Northamptonshire

Are you an experienced MRICS-qualified Surveyor looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference? As a Senior Voids Surveyor, you'll lead the delivery of void works across your region, ensuring homes are safe, compliant and ready for new residents as quickly as possible.

Working closely with contractors, operational teams and Assistant Surveyors, you'll drive performance, improve quality and deliver excellent value for money across our voids service.

What you'll be doing

• Manage void properties from inspection through to handover, ensuring homes meet lettable standards.
• Lead and support Assistant Surveyors, helping to develop capability and drive high performance.
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage budgets, quality standards and compliance requirements while delivering an excellent customer experience.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in building surveying, repairs and maintenance, ideally within social housing or residential property.
• Strong knowledge of building defects, Schedule of Rates and contractor management.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supporting technical teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
• Degree in Building Surveying, Building Pathology or a related discipline, or
• HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Building Pathology or an equivalent technical qualification.

MRICS is an essential requirement for this position and applications without this qualification will not be considered.

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values:

Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

More information on our benefits

Please read before applying

• A Basic DBS checkis required for this role.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleis essential
• Participation in anout-of-hours rotais required and may involve occasional evening or weekend working.
• Peabody does not provide visa sponsorship.

Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist, at [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of applications.