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.