Senior Property Surveyor

Step Into a Leadership Role That Shapes Homes and Communities

Position: Senior Property Surveyor

Salary: £56,679 - £59,662

Location: North West London Patch (Hybrid - 3 days on site/office in Southgate, 2 days from home)Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours/week)

Are you ready to lead with purpose while keeping your surveying expertise sharp? We're looking for a Senior Property Surveyor who's passionate about making a difference-someone who can guide a small team and take ownership of a patch of around 500 homes.This role is ideal for a solution-driven professional who thrives on diagnosing complex property issues and mentoring others. You'll be at the heart of our Property Directorate, balancing technical excellence with people leadership.

• Lead a small team of surveyors, providing expert advice on repairs, structural concerns, and major defects.
• Investigate and resolve non-routine repairs, including damp and mould, and support ad hoc planned replacements.
• Apply your knowledge of building pathology, HHSRS, and housing diagnostics to ensure homes are safe and compliant.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality, resident-focused outcomes.
• Support insurance works, specialist repairs, and home improvement requests.
• Champion service improvements and contribute to cross-team initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience managing teams and resolving complex property issues.
• Strong technical knowledge of housing construction, diagnostics, and NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Expertise in damp and mould diagnostics and HHSRS application.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical matters for residents.
• A proactive mindset and commitment to getting things right the first time.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Additional Info

• This role requires a Basic DBS check upon offer, renewed every three years.

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