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Senior Building Surveyor
Up to £600 per day (Outside IR35)
Full-time, Interim Contract
Location: London / Hybrid
We are working with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to support their Repairs & Surveying function. This role sits within a senior leadership team, delivering high-quality surveying services across major works, complex repairs, and building safety-related programmes.
You’ll take ownership of a defined geographical area, ensuring homes are safe, well maintained, and compliant while driving improvements, leading surveyors, and helping implement a new Repairs Strategy.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of surveyors to deliver a consistent, high-quality surveying service across major, complex and reactive works.
Act as a senior technical expert, conducting full building surveys, preparing detailed reports, cost analyses and recommendations.
Prepare designs, specifications, tender documents and procurement advice for complex works and programmes.
Manage contractor performance through data insight, KPIs and strategic contract management, taking action to improve service delivery.
Provide professional input on alterations, planning matters, home improvements and building regulations.
Act as Party Wall Surveyor and lead on dilapidations negotiations.
Oversee performance of major works, latent defects, cyclical programmes, FRA-related works, EPC matters and technical assessment.
Support development of new-build design reviews, sign-offs and stock condition templates.
Mentor and support surveyors in achieving professional accreditation and improving technical capability.
Work collaboratively across operations, assets, estates and external partners to ensure homes and places are well maintained.
Lead on analysing contract performance, identifying root causes and implementing improvement actions.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, H&S requirements, and risk management processes.
Represent the organisation at internal and external meetings, advocating for residents and quality of service.Requirements
BSc/MSc in a relevant surveying discipline + Chartered status (MRICS/CIOB).
Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience surveying in residential property.
Strong experience delivering major works, preparing tender packs, scopes, cost appraisals and managing complex programmes.
Proven background in performance improvement and contract management.
Strong customer focus with ability to manage queries, complaints and stakeholder relationships.
Excellent written, verbal and IT skills.If you're looking for work but this role isn’t for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for.
Contact:
James at Service Care Solutions
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