Senior Surveyor
hace 5 días
Norwich
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