Senior Surveyor - Asset Management
Salary: £50,000+ Benefits
Location: Norwich
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Surveyor to join a growing Asset Management team, playing a key leadership role in delivering high‑quality surveying services across a residential property portfolio.
The Role
As Senior Surveyor, you will lead and manage a team of Asset Surveyors, ensuring the delivery of robust stock condition data, high‑quality technical inspections, and effective diagnosis of building defects. You will support strategic asset planning, contribute to long‑term investment programmes, and drive continuous improvement across surveying and repairs practices.
You will also act as a key technical point of contact for complex cases, including complaints and disrepair, providing clear, fair, and well‑documented survey findings to support resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Asset Surveyors through regular 1‑to‑1s, appraisals, and performance management
Oversee delivery of a rolling stock condition survey programme
Provide technical oversight on condition surveys, responsive repairs surveys, damp and mould assessments, and defect diagnosis
Ensure surveys are accurately scoped, priced, categorised, and recorded to support 30‑year investment planning
Validate survey outputs and maintain high standards of asset data accuracy
Carry out surveys in support of legal disrepair cases and prepare schedules of dilapidation
Complete pre‑, in‑progress, and post‑inspections to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money
Prepare clear works orders and detailed specifications for in‑house teams and contractors
Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with health & safety and building regulations
Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders
What We're Looking For
Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or significant relevant experience
Professional membership (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB, or CIH
Strong experience in residential surveying, ideally within social housing or similar environments
Proven experience managing or supervising surveyors or technical staff
Excellent knowledge of building pathology, construction methods, and repair diagnostics
Strong understanding of compliance areas including HHSRS, damp & mould, fire safety, asbestos, and building safety legislation
Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with residents and stakeholders at all levels
Strong organisational and time‑management skills
IT‑competent, with experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle