Interim Senior Technical Surveyor

Interim Senior Technical Surveyor
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Interim / Ongoing Assignment
Location: NW London but willing to travel across the City

We re working in partnership with a leading London Based housing association to recruit an experienced Interim Senior Technical Surveyor.

This is a pivotal role within the property services function, responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Surveyors and overseeing the effective delivery of technical surveying operations. You ll bring senior-level technical expertise, leadership capability, and a strong understanding of building compliance, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant, and well maintained.

The Role

As an Interim Senior Technical Surveyor, you will support the Technical Manager in managing technical operations across maintenance and repair programmes. You ll lead a team of four Maintenance Surveyors, providing expert guidance, managing complex cases, and ensuring consistency and quality in technical assessments and service delivery.

This is a highly autonomous role ideal for an experienced professional who can balance leadership, technical excellence, and operational delivery within a compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance Surveyor team, promoting high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee complex repair and maintenance projects, including major works and high-risk cases.
• Conduct technical audits and ensure all surveying activities meet regulatory and contractual standards.
• Provide expert advice and solutions for complex building defects and maintenance challenges.
• Implement and promote electronic surveying tools and ensure effective usage across the team.
• Manage workflow, resource allocation, and quality assurance within the surveying function.
• Support contractor and consultant management, ensuring value for money and timely delivery.
• Ensure resident communications and service delivery are of the highest standard, handling escalations where necessary.
• Drive service improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, regulatory frameworks, and organisational policies.
• Act as a senior point of contact for technical queries and contribute to organisational strategy and best practice development.

About You

• Minimum HNC in a building-related subject (or equivalent qualification).
• Extensive experience in technical surveying within housing, maintenance, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of housing law, compliance standards, and building safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of surveyors or technical staff.
• Skilled in diagnosing complex building defects and recommending remedial solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a focus on customer experience.
• Proficient in electronic surveying systems and data-driven reporting.
• Professional membership of RICS (TechRICS) or similar (desirable).

What s on Offer

• £400 per day (Umbrella)
• Interim contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid working arrangements (site/office-based as required)
• Leadership opportunity within a respected, values-driven housing organisation

If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up t date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.