Peripatetic Property Surveyor
Location: Flexible, UK-wide travel
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract: 6 month Fixed Term Contract
About Anchor
Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Property Delivery team is dedicated to maintaining high-quality properties, ensuring resident satisfaction, and meeting strategic objectives through effective investment and repairs programmes.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Peripatetic Property Surveyor to manage property investment, service, inspection, and repairs services across UK-wide locations. Reporting to the Senior Property Surveyor, you will oversee budgets of £1.75m-£2.5m, ensuring properties meet quality and compliance standards while delivering timely services.
This role involves conducting detailed property inspections, applying building pathology expertise, and collaborating with housing/care operations, contractors, and the Strategic Partnership Team to deliver cost-effective solutions and robust forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct property inspections, including general inspections and asbestos re-inspections, using advanced building pathology skills.
* Manage delivery of repairs, investment, and service activities, ensuring properties remain in good condition within budget and strategy targets.
* Collaborate with housing/care operations and contractors to deliver high-quality, resident-focused services.
* Work with the Strategic Partnership Team to produce accurate delivery and financial forecasts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Undertake regular site visits, engaging with operational colleagues and residents to ensure actions are implemented effectively.
* Participate in a home-based out-of-hours duty roster to address urgent issues.
About You
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in property management and building pathology. You bring:
* At least 3 years of experience managing property activities in a housing environment, with expertise in social housing maintenance or planned investment.
* Extensive knowledge of building pathology and remediation actions, with experience in project management for investment or maintenance.
* Experience in decarbonisation projects and interpreting operational data to inform service delivery planning.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across teams.
* Ability to think creatively, solve complex building problems, and deliver cost-effective solutions.
* Significant experience in building pathology within housing and working towards MRICS or MCIOB status (desirable).
Why Join Us?
Join Anchor and make a meaningful impact by ensuring high-quality living environments for our residents. We offer:
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities to apply your expertise in a supportive, values-driven organisation.
* Professional development and a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
* The chance to work on impactful projects that enhance resident wellbeing