We are proud to be partnering with a reputable Social Housing provider in the West Midlands, who are looking to appoint a Senior Building Surveyor on a permanent contract.
This will be a full time position and it is fully office based. It offers a salary of circa £55,000 per annum + a company vehicle.
The ideal candidate must have a strong background in leadership and project management, within the Social Housing sector.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Carrying out building surveys, asbestos inspections, and HHSRS assessments to ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law and statutory regulations
* Leading and coordinating planned maintenance, cyclical works, and responsive repairs across the property portfolio
* Managing a team of surveyors and contractors, overseeing workloads, performance, and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery
* Project managing maintenance, refurbishment, and decarbonisation initiatives, ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and timely completion of works
* Conducting risk assessments, implementing remedial actions, and carrying out quality control checks to maintain safe and compliant housing stock
* Engaging with residents and stakeholders, providing technical advice and promoting participation in service delivery
* Monitoring key performance indicators and project outcomes to drive continuous improvement in compliance, safety, and resident satisfaction
Experience required:
* Proven experience delivering building surveying services within the social housing sector, including responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and cyclical programmes
* Demonstrable experience managing contractors and project delivery, ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality standards, budgets, and KPIs
* Strong experience in stock condition surveys, asset data management, and lifecycle planning to inform investment and maintenance programmes
* Sound knowledge and practical experience of building legislation, compliance, and building safety, including CDM regulations and wider sector requirements
* Experience managing maintenance or capital works programmes while ensuring value for money, performance monitoring, and high standards of service delivery
Working hours:
* 37 hours per week
* Monday – Friday
* Office based role
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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