Senior Surveyor (North London)
Senior Property SurveyorLocation: Southgate, London (N14) – Hybrid
Salary: £58,664 – £61,751
Contract: Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours)
The Role
This housing association is looking for an experienced Senior Property Surveyor to join a busy and evolving property function, taking the lead on complex repairs and building issues while managing a small team of surveyors.This is a hands-on role where you'll be at the centre of resolving challenging defects, improving service delivery, and ensuring homes remain safe, compliant, and well maintained. You'll balance technical expertise with leadership, supporting your team while driving high standards across the service.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading a small team of surveyors, providing technical oversight and support
Diagnosing and resolving complex property issues including damp & mould, structural defects, and specialist repairs
Managing a varied caseload alongside your team, covering reactive issues and ad hoc planned works
Applying strong knowledge of building pathology and HHSRS to assess risk and categorise hazards
Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards and maintaining accurate system records
Providing expert advice and post-inspection guidance to ensure consistency of delivery
Contributing to service improvements and supporting wider property initiatives
Reviewing and advising on resident improvement requests to protect long-term asset value
Working collaboratively across teams to improve outcomes for residentsWhat You'll Bring
Experience managing or mentoring a team within a property or surveying environment
Strong technical knowledge across repairs, maintenance, and housing construction
Proven ability to handle complex cases including damp & mould and major defects
Good understanding of HHSRS and building safety requirements
Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both colleagues and residents
A proactive approach – focused on delivering solutions efficiently and to a high standard
Experience working across multidisciplinary teamsWhat's on Offer
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional leave flexibility (buy/sell scheme)
Competitive pension contribution (up to 9%)
Health cash plan and wellbeing support
Life assurance
Travel and season ticket loans
Discounts across retail, travel and entertainment
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme (confidential support service)Additional Information
This role requires a Basic DBS check (with renewal every three years).
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to step into a senior role where you can shape service delivery, lead a team, and make a tangible impact on housing quality and resident experience.
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