Job type
PermanentLocation
DulwichWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£60,000-£70,000
Senior Building Surveyor (Residential Portfolio)
Senior Building Surveyor
Salary: £60,000–£70,000
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Office‑based with hybrid working post‑probation
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Office‑based with hybrid working post‑probation
Overview
A well‑established property estate is seeking a highly experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its small, dedicated Building Surveying team. Reporting directly to the Head of Department, this is a hands‑on role covering all aspects of repair, maintenance, property compliance, improvement works, and statutory obligations across a diverse residential and commercial portfolio.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all works are properly specified and delivered in accordance with Building Regulations, Planning requirements, Health & Safety legislation and all other statutory obligations. This is a crucial position requiring strong technical capability, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a busy and varied estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior property leads in delivering strategic goals, projects, and operational tasks across the estate.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations, implementing required measures when necessary.
- Lead internal and external refurbishment projects to improve EPC ratings for residential and commercial properties.
- Oversee the day‑to‑day management, maintenance, and upkeep of the estate’s property portfolio.
- Drive forward compliance and requirements associated with the Building Safety Act.
- Conduct regular inspections of residential (rented & leasehold) and commercial properties, preparing specifications, tenders, and instructions for repairs, improvements, and redecoration.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives across the property portfolio, supporting the organisation’s aim for full energy compliance by 2030.
- Work with external consultants and the residential management team to support Section 20 processes, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
- Manage relationships with external contractors responsible for delivering works.
- Provide mentoring and support to junior team members.
Skills & Experience Required
- Chartered (MRICS) or working toward chartership — desirable but not essential.
- Proven background in building surveying, particularly within residential leasehold and rented property portfolios.
- Strong technical knowledge of building pathology and defect diagnosis.
- Proficient in Excel, CAD, NBS, and confident in using various property/asset management systems.
- Solid understanding of JCT Contracts and their contractual application.
- Working knowledge of the Party Wall Act, CDM Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.
- Strong report‑writing skills and ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation.
- Confident communicator with the ability to handle difficult or sensitive conversations professionally.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities calmly and effectively.
Benefits
- Employer pension contribution of approx. 10–12%
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance & Income Protection
- Health screening (post‑probation)
- Access to money‑management coaching
- Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service
- Christmas shutdown
- Eye test reimbursement and contribution to DSE‑specific glasses
- Professional development support
- Full provision of home‑working equipment to support hybrid working
