Senior Building Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Building Surveying Property Inspections Compliance Report Writing Stakeholder Management Health & Safety Building Regulations Housing Standards

FULL DESCRIPTION

Join a leading housing association as Senior Building Surveyor on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the management and maintenance of social housing stock while providing expert surveying advice.

Core focus of the Senior Building Surveyor

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will deliver technical expertise across housing assets, focusing on property inspections, compliance, and planned maintenance. You will provide guidance on refurbishment, repairs, and statutory obligations, supporting the housing association in maintaining safe, high-quality homes for residents.

Day-to-day of the role

  • Conduct building and stock condition surveys across the housing portfolio.
  • Prepare technical reports, schedules of condition, and costed options for repairs, planned maintenance, and major works.
  • Advise on compliance with health & safety legislation, building regulations, and housing standards.
  • Monitor contractor performance, ensuring quality and value for money in service delivery.
  • Support the delivery of refurbishment, capital works, and planned maintenance programmes.
  • Provide technical guidance to colleagues, stakeholders, and senior management.

Skills you need

  • Qualified Building Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent preferred).
  • Experience working within housing, social housing, or managing residential property portfolios.
  • Strong technical knowledge of building construction, defects, maintenance, and compliance.
  • Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
  • Knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, and housing regulations.

To apply

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