Senior Surveyor

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a social housing client for a Senior Surveyor for a long term contract in Harlow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a range of surveying projects from initial assessment and planning through to completion.
• Carry out property inspections, surveys and technical assessments, identifying defects, maintenance requirements and areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications and recommendations to support planned maintenance, repairs and improvement programmes.
• Monitor the quality of works, ensuring contractors deliver in accordance with agreed specifications, budgets and timescales.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with relevant building regulations, health and safety requirements, statutory obligations and industry best practice.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, residents and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption.
• Manage project costs, monitor budgets and identify opportunities to improve value for money.
• Provide technical advice and guidance, supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement across the surveying function.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reports to support compliance, performance monitoring and effective asset management.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a surveying role, ideally within social housing, local authority housing or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of property condition surveys, building defects, repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Experience managing surveying projects, contractors, budgets and programme delivery.
• A good understanding of relevant building regulations, health and safety legislation and housing compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports, specifications and associated project documentation.
• A relevant surveying, construction or building-related qualification is desirable.
• RICS accreditation or working towards professional membership would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career within the social housing sector.

Location: Harlow and surrounding areas

Day Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella PAYE)

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