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Disrepair Surveyor

Posted 16 days ago

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Surveyor to join our team on behalf of a Housing Association in Wiltshire/Hampshire. In this key role, you will be responsible for leading a team of qualified surveyors while ensuring the delivery of a "safety first" culture and providing high-quality, affordable, and customer-focused property management services.
You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services across a broad geographical area, overseeing all technical surveying activities, contract management, and legislative compliance.
The salary is �48,065 per annum on a permanent basis with the candidate ideally starting as soon as possible.
Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead the surveying team to ensure the highest quality of maintenance services, delivering value, performance standards, and best practices.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for planned maintenance, minor works, refurbishment, and void surveying activities across your portfolio.
  • Conduct domestic and commercial building surveys, advising on construction defects, dilapidations, disrepair, and cost-effective solutions for remedial work.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislative frameworks (e.g., Building Regulations, Party Wall Act, HHSRS) and act as an expert advisor to colleagues on regulatory matters.
  • Manage contractor performance and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high standards in all areas of service delivery.
  • Provide guidance, training, and leadership to colleagues, focusing on technical surveying and best practices in building repair techniques and procurement.
  • Oversee contract management, ensuring all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Produce accurate management reports for internal and external stakeholders, working closely with the finance team on portfolio budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and undertake risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • HNC or higher qualification in Building, Surveying, Planning, or a similar technical field.
  • RICS or CIOB membership is desirable.
  • Proven experience in contract administration, including financial management processes and overseeing maintenance/improvement programmes.
  • Experience in conducting structural surveys and preparing reports.
  • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relevant to the building and construction sector, including CDM regulations.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff management, performance management, and fostering a customer-oriented approach.
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while adhering to performance and budget targets.
  • Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft products.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the local area.