Senior Building Surveyor

Senior Building Surveyor – £54,360 – East London We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to take ownership of all surveying activities across a designated patch. You will play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, warm, dry, and fully compliant, while delivering a fast, efficient and value-for-money repairs service with consistently high levels of resident satisfaction.

This role also includes responsibility for leading the organisation's aids and adaptations programme.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

Manage all surveying activities across your patch, including:
Supervising contractors and coordinating multiple trade disciplines
Managing delegated budgets and ensuring value for money
Carrying out building surveys to diagnose defects and identify remedial action
Producing detailed technical reports, specifications, drawings and feasibility studies
Implementing quality control measures, including post-inspections
Managing the full workflow from diagnosis to completion and payment of works
Reviewing, challenging and authorising variations and invoices
Obtaining planning and building control approvals
Providing accurate budget estimates and option appraisals
Ensuring all targets, timescales and budgets are achieved
Updating and engaging with residents in a timely and professional manner
Lead and manage the organisation's aids and adaptations service, including liaison with local authorities and Disabled Facilities Grant processes.
Carry out regular inspections with colleagues across Repairs, Estate Services and other operational teams.
Manage the response to repair-related legal cases where required.

Procurement & Contract Management

Manage a portfolio of contracts, ensuring contractors perform to required standards.
Identify and address any areas of underperformance.
Procure works and services in line with organisational policies and financial regulations.
Prepare contract and tender documentation to support procurement activity.

Record Keeping & Data Management

Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with legislation, internal procedures and best practice.
Update and enhance the organisation's asset data, ensuring information is accurate and regularly validated.
Conduct regular audits to ensure data quality.

Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor and report on the quality of contractor performance.
Maintain strong financial systems and ensure robust cost control.
Prepare accurate reports for senior management and governance groups across all aspects of the service.

Technical Expertise

Provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues across Repairs, Asset Compliance, Asset Investment and other internal teams.
Work collaboratively with other surveyors to ensure continuous service cover.
Act as the lead officer and main point of contact for all aids and adaptations enquiries.
Represent the organisation at internal and external meetings.
Act as an expert witness in legal proceedings where required.

General Responsibilities

Deputise for senior management when needed.
Manage and respond to repair-related enquiries, correspondence and complaints.
Keep up to date with legislation, regulation, best practice and new technologies.
Promote a proactive "health and safety first" approach, including risk assessment and mitigation.
Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to resolve issues and drive service improvement.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as required