Job Description
Senior Property Surveyor (6-Month FTC)
Senior Property Surveyor (6-Month FTC)Location: Clapham, London (SW2) - Hybrid
Salary: £58,664 - £61,751
Contract: Fixed-Term (6 months) Full-Time (37.5 hours)
The OpportunityWe’re looking for a Senior Property Surveyor to join a busy property team on a 6-month basis, leading on complex repairs while managing a small team of surveyors.This role offers the best of both worlds - giving you the chance to lead and support others, while still staying hands-on with technical surveying work.You’ll play a key role in tackling challenging property issues, improving service delivery, and ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and supporting a small team of surveyors
* Acting as the technical lead on complex repairs, damp & mould, and structural issues
* Managing a varied caseload alongside your team
* Diagnosing building defects using strong knowledge of building pathology and HHSRS
* Overseeing work relating to insurance claims, specialist repairs, and non-routine issues
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety requirements and accurate system updates
* Providing technical guidance and post-inspection support across the team
* Supporting delivery of ad hoc planned works
* Advising on resident improvement requests to protect housing assets
* Contributing to service improvements and cross-team initiatives
What You’ll Bring
* Experience managing or mentoring surveyors within a housing or property setting
* Strong technical knowledge across repairs, maintenance, and construction
* Proven experience handling complex cases, including damp & mould
* Good understanding of HHSRS and housing compliance requirements
* Ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams and residents
* A practical, solutions-focused approach with a focus on quality and efficiency
* Experience working collaboratively across teams
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary package
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional leave flexibility (buy/sell options)
* Pension contribution (up to 9%)
* Health cash plan and wellbeing support
* Travel and season ticket loans
* Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
Additional InformationThis role requires a Basic DBS check (renewed every three years). Why Consider This Role?This is a great opportunity to step into a senior role on a fixed-term basis, where you can make an immediate impact, leading from the front while helping to keep a busy service moving.Ideal if you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working in a role where your technical expertise really matters. Get in touch with molly.spencer@hays.com for more information.#4800085