Senior Repairs Surveyor

Are you a skilled people manager who still wants to keep your surveying expertise sharp?

We’re looking for a Senior Repairs Surveyor to join a dynamic Property Directorate and lead a small team of surveyors while covering a North London patch of approximately 500 properties. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for diagnosing and resolving complex property issues, this could be the role for you.

The Role:

• Manage a team of 5 surveyors
• Cover the North Patch
• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site/office
• Report to the Interim Senior Regional Repairs Manager
• Provide technical support and guidance to the Responsive Repairs Team
• Deliver high-quality reactive repairs within agreed timescales
• Lead on complex building issues, disrepair cases, and planned replacements

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate diagnosis of building faults including damp, mould, and structural issues
• Monitor team workload, outputs, and productivity
• Provide monthly reports to the Regional Property Manager
• Support team development and continuous learning
• Liaise with contractors to improve service delivery and value for money
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety legislation
• Review home improvement requests and safeguard housing stock
• Lead on HHSRS assessments and categorisation of hazards
• Contribute to service improvement and cross-team initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive, resident-focused surveyor with strong leadership skills
• Proven experience managing teams and resolving complex repairs
• Deep understanding of housing construction, building pathology, and NHF Schedule of Rates
• Strong communication skills and ability to simplify technical issues for residents
• Experience working collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances

Qualifications Required:

• RICS qualified or working towards qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience with SOR, basket rates, SCHOTT schedules
• Knowledge of HHSRS, CDM regulations, and health & safety legislation
• A valid driving licence is preferred

For further information please contact Michelle on 07395 325052 or at michelle@greenacre-recruitment.com

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business. Greenacre Recruitment are committed to providing employment opportunities from a diverse and inclusive candidate talent pool. We believe diversity drives innovation. If you feel you have what it takes to fulfil this role, but are worried about any perceived barriers that might hold you back from applying, please contact us for an informal chat about your requirements and we will do our best to assist.