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 Opportunity
We'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 initiativesWhat 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 teamsWhat'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 programmeAdditional Information
This 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.
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