Senior Building Surveyor
26 days ago
London
Senior Building Surveyor (Residential Portfolio) Senior Building SurveyorSalary: £60,000–£70,000 Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Office‑based with hybrid working post‑probation OverviewA well‑established property estate is seeking a highly experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its small, dedicated Building Surveying team. Reporting directly to the Head of Department, this is a hands‑on role covering all aspects of repair, maintenance, property compliance, improvement works, and statutory obligations across a diverse residential and commercial portfolio.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all works are properly specified and delivered in accordance with Building Regulations, Planning requirements, Health & Safety legislation and all other statutory obligations. This is a crucial position requiring strong technical capability, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a busy and varied estate. Key Responsibilities • Support senior property leads in delivering strategic goals, projects, and operational tasks across the estate., • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations, implementing required measures when necessary., • Lead internal and external refurbishment projects to improve EPC ratings for residential and commercial properties., • Oversee the day‑to‑day management, maintenance, and upkeep of the estate’s property portfolio., • Drive forward compliance and requirements associated with the Building Safety Act., • Conduct regular inspections of residential (rented & leasehold) and commercial properties, preparing specifications, tenders, and instructions for repairs, improvements, and redecoration., • Contribute to sustainability initiatives across the property portfolio, supporting the organisation’s aim for full energy compliance by 2030., • Work with external consultants and the residential management team to support Section 20 processes, ensuring all legal requirements are met., • Manage relationships with external contractors responsible for delivering works., • Chartered (MRICS) or working toward chartership — desirable but not essential., • Proven background in building surveying, particularly within residential leasehold and rented property portfolios., • Strong technical knowledge of building pathology and defect diagnosis., • Proficient in Excel, CAD, NBS, and confident in using various property/asset management systems., • Solid understanding of JCT Contracts and their contractual application., • Working knowledge of the Party Wall Act, CDM Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation., • Strong report‑writing skills and ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation., • Confident communicator with the ability to handle difficult or sensitive conversations professionally., • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities calmly and effectively.Benefits, • Employer pension contribution of approx. 10–12%, • Private medical and dental insurance, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Life Assurance & Income Protection, • Health screening (post‑probation), • Access to money‑management coaching, • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, • Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service, • Christmas shutdown, • Eye test reimbursement and contribution to DSE‑specific glasses, • Professional development support