Senior Property Surveyor
Full‑time, 6‑month fixed‑term opportunity (37.5 hours).
Location: Clapham Park, London – Salary £58,664 – £61,751.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Property Surveyor to lead a small team of surveyors and provide advice and support on challenging repairs, structural issues, and major defects – delivering real results for our residents while balancing quality, compliance, and value for money.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Be the go‑to expert for your team within the Property Directorate and help diagnose and resolve complex building faults.
* Independently manage a varied team and a small caseload; duties include damp and mould, insurance works, and more significant or specialist repairs.
* Lead on the accurate diagnosis of building issues, applying knowledge of damp and mould, HHSRS, and building pathology to identify and categorise Category 1 & 2 hazards.
* Ensure systems are updated, H&S is complied with, and necessary training is requested and recorded.
* Provide technical guidance and post‑inspection support to colleagues, ensuring quality and consistency across all property works.
* Support the delivery of ad‑hoc planned works and contribute to continual service improvement through innovation and professional insight.
* Review and advise on home improvement requests with a focus on safeguarding our housing stock.
* Play an active role in cross‑team initiatives that drive business improvement and enhance the resident experience.
What You’ll Bring
* A proven track record in managing a team and resolving complex property repairs and maintenance issues.
* A deep understanding of housing construction, maintenance diagnostics, and the NHF Schedule of Rates.
* A strong grasp of damp and mould diagnostics and the ability to apply the HHSRS framework effectively.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, translating technical issues into clear, resident‑friendly solutions.
* A genuine curiosity, commitment, and drive to fix things right the first time – within budget and to the highest standard.
* Experience working collaboratively with both technical and non‑technical teams.
To meet our commitment to providing safe, high‑quality services to our customers, this role requires a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years.
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