Senior Building Surveyor

  • Thomas Gray Ltd
  • 17/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Disrepair Surveyor to join our team, covering East London. This is a hands-on, autonomous role suited to a confident professional who can manage cases independently from start to finish.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of disrepair and adaptation referrals, overseeing works through the full lifecycle from initial inspection to post-completion inspection.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing your own diary across site visits and the Poplar office (4 days per week)
  • Working from home 1 day per week
  • Picking up cases and seeing them through from start to finish
  • Fully understanding and managing the disrepair process
  • Assessing properties and specifying required works
  • Commissioning works and overseeing contractors on site
  • Ensuring cases are taken through to post-completion inspection
  • Liaising confidently and assertively with contractors and stakeholders
  • Handling a mix of disrepair cases and adaptation referrals

About You

You will be a proactive, organised surveyor with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to manage contractors and cases independently.

Essential requirements:

  • HND in Building Surveying (minimum)
  • Ideally Degree in Building Surveying
  • Proven experience managing disrepair cases end-to-end
  • Strong understanding of the disrepair process
  • Ability to assess, specify, commission, and oversee works
  • Assertive and professional when dealing with contractors
  • Excellent organisational and case management skills

Personal Attributes

  • Honest, trustworthy, and high integrity
  • Confident decision-maker
  • Professional and reliable
  • Comfortable working autonomously

What s on Offer

  • Freelance engagement
  • Flexible diary management
  • Hybrid working (home, office, and site)
  • Opportunity to manage cases independently and make a real impact

Ref: 4223JR