Building Surveyor (Team Leader)
Ipswich, Suffolk | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (2-3 days remote working)
Salary: £49,000
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing property services and surveying organisation for an experienced Building Surveyor to lead a team delivering surveying and property inspection services across residential portfolios.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and driven surveying professional to take ownership of operational delivery, team performance, and client relationships within a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer:
* Hybrid working (2-3 days remote/working from home)
* 37 hours per week
* Minimum of 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
* High employer pension contribution
* Free gym and swimming membership
* Free local public transport
The Role:
You will oversee the delivery of surveying services across a range of residential and property maintenance projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction are consistently achieved.
You will lead and support a team of surveyors while acting as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and supporting a team of building surveyors and technical staff
* Overseeing property inspections, defect diagnosis, and reporting
* Ensuring works are delivered in line with budgets, KPIs, and service standards
* Managing responsive repairs, planned maintenance, voids, and refurbishment programmes
* Reviewing specifications, schedules of work, and contractor performance
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
* Producing technical reports, performance data, and operational updates
* Building strong relationships with clients, residents, and contractors
* Supporting continuous improvement and service development initiatives
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Proven experience in a Building Surveying or Property Maintenance
* Strong technical knowledge of residential property maintenance and construction
* Experience managing teams, contractors, and operational delivery
* Ability to diagnose building defects and specify remedial works
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong organisational and commercial awareness
* Good IT skills and experience using property or asset management systems
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Qualifications & Requirements:
Essential
* HNC/HND or degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline
* Full UK driving licence