Senior Building Surveyor / Surveying Team Manager who has a qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent experience, in-depth understanding of Decent Homes legislation and HHSRS and excellent staff / line management and leadership skills is required to lead a new in-house surveying team at a well-established housing association.
SALARY: £65,000 - £68,000+ Generous Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Home-Based / Remote working
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor / Surveying Team Manager who has a qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent experience, in-depth understanding of Decent Homes legislation and HHSRS and excellent staff / line management and leadership skills.
As a Senior Building Surveyor / Surveying Team Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an efficient, accurate, and high-quality surveying service, along with comprehensive data collection that aligns with and supports the organisation’s strategic objectives, working collaboratively across Property Services and the broader business.
Working as the Senior Building Surveyor / Surveying Team Manager you will have demonstrable experience in commissioning and managing stock condition surveys, technical assessments, and inspections to gather essential asset data and intelligence.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Senior Building Surveyor / Surveying Team Manager will include:
*Stock Condition Survey Programme: Design and oversee a rolling 20% stock condition survey, including HHSRS, ensuring accurate, high-quality data collection across the portfolio
*Energy Performance Data: Manage EPC data collection for regulatory compliance and support energy efficiency strategies, informing investment and energy improvement programmes
*External Survey Management: Organise and manage external survey resources, ensuring clear specifications, methodologies, and high-performance standards
*Team Leadership: Recruit, manage, and mentor a skilled team of surveyors, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on productivity and results
*Training and Support: Ensure the Surveying Team is well-trained, resourced, and supported to work safely and efficiently, producing reliable data
*Data Prioritisation: Focus on robust data collection to underpin reliable 1-year, 5-year, and 30-year stock investment programmes
*Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders to translate survey findings into actionable strategies aligned with organisational goals
*Interdepartmental Integration: Align surveying activities with asset management, maintenance, and operational objectives through close collaboration with Property Services and other units
*Expert Advice: Provide expert input, guidance, and recommendations on surveying matters
*Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance to meet industry standards, comply with regulations, and adopt best practices
*Innovation and Process Improvement: Continuously enhance survey processes with new technologies and innovative methodologies to improve efficiency and data quality
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
*Bachelors’ degree in Building Surveying, a related field or equivalent experience
*Membership with RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional body is desirable
*Strong technical knowledge of building systems and familiarity with the lifecycle and maintenance challenges of various construction types and materials
*In-depth understanding of Decent Homes legislation and HHSRS
*Significant experience of property surveying techniques and methodologies
*Demonstrable experience in commissioning and managing stock condition surveys, technical assessments, and inspections to gather essential asset data and intelligence
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
*Experience of line management responsibility
BENEFITS
*25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
*Up to 8% contributory pension
*Flexible working
*Investment in your learning and development
*Generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family
*Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions
The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they’d still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P12878
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