Senior Building Surveyor

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Senior Building SurveyorSalary: £60,000-£70,000 Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to FridayLocation: 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

If you are interested in hearing more, please get in touch with Molly Spencer, Principal Consultant on or for more information or apply below!

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