Title: Senior Surveying Manager (RICS)
Business: Housing Association
Salary: 68,000 + Benefits
Location: Cambridgeshire
Overview
A leading housing association in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Senior Surveying Manager (RICS) to lead and manage a multi-disciplinary surveying function across its housing portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing reactive maintenance, including damp, mould and disrepair, while ensuring full regulatory compliance, high technical standards, and a strong resident-focused service. You will manage and inspire a team of surveyors, provide expert technical guidance, and play a key role in supporting the organisation's wider asset management strategy.
Direct Reports
* 2 Project Surveyors (Repairs)
* 2 Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyors
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong leadership, mentoring and direction to a multi-disciplinary surveying team
* Set clear performance objectives, monitor delivery against KPIs, conduct one-to-ones and annual appraisals, and manage underperformance where required
* Plan and coordinate team workloads and resources to meet agreed service targets and deadlines
* Identify training needs and ensure the team maintains up-to-date knowledge of legislation, best practice, and industry standards
* Oversee and undertake complex building surveys, defect diagnosis, and condition assessments in line with RICS professional standards
* Lead the project management of major works when required, including preparation of specifications, tender documentation, cost appraisals, and contract administration through to final account
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, including HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard, Building Regulations, Planning, and CDM Regulations
* Contribute to the development and delivery of the asset management strategy, using survey data to inform long-term investment and sustainability objectives (including PAS 2035 where applicable)
* Act as the key technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including residents, leaseholders, contractors, senior management, and legal advisors
* Manage complex and sensitive cases, including dispute resolution, mediation, and providing expert evidence where required
* Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring high levels of resident satisfaction and professional service delivery
About You
* RICS qualified (essential)
* Strong leadership experience within housing, social housing, or asset management environments
* Extensive knowledge of responsive repairs, damp & mould, and disrepair legislation
* Proven experience managing teams, performance, and complex technical workloads
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Confident operating in a regulatory-driven, resident-focused organisation
What's on Offer
* Salary of 68,000 + benefits
* Senior leadership role with strategic influence
* Opportunity to lead a critical service area within housing
* Long-term career development within a values-driven organisation
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