Senior Property Surveyor
Posted 13 hours 37 minutes ago by Hays
Step Into a Leadership Role That Shapes Homes and Communities
Position: Senior Property SurveyorSalary: £56,679 - £59,662Location: 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.
- 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.
- This role requires a Basic DBS check upon offer, renewed every three years.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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