Senior Building Surveyor

Michael Page • Permanent • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £49k - £50.80k / year • 2d ago

This is a permanent Senior Building Surveyor role supporting the delivery of major planned investment, external refurbishment and retrofit-related schemes across occupied residential properties. You will lead project teams, manage contractors and consultants, oversee quality and compliance, resolve technical issues and ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

Client Details

I am working in partnership with housing provider responsible for maintaining and improving a substantial residential property portfolio. They are investing heavily in the quality, safety, energy performance and long-term condition of their homes, with a strong focus on customer experience, compliance, value for money and healthier living environments for residents. Their culture is built around professionalism, honest communication, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Description

Act as Capital Works Project Lead on assigned planned works, external refurbishment and retrofit-related schemes.
Lead and manage project teams to deliver works within agreed deadlines, budgets, quality standards and compliance requirements.
Manage contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring performance, progress and quality are effectively monitored.
Undertake site inspections, building surveys, condition assessments, quality assurance checks and technical reviews.
Provide professional and technical advice on building works, building fabric, external refurbishment, component renewal and residential asset improvement.
Manage project risks, resident impact, defects, handover information, audit trails and project records.
Ensure works are delivered safely and in line with relevant health and safety, CDM, compliance and construction standards.
Support procurement activity, contractor performance management and value-for-money outcomes.
Maintain accurate records including financial monitoring, handover information, operation and maintenance manuals and project documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery, technical standards and project management processes

Profile

Experience as a Senior Building Surveyor, Capital Works Surveyor, Planned Works Surveyor, Project Surveyor or Building Surveying Project Lead.
A strong background in residential property, social housing, local authority, registered provider or similar housing environments.
Proven experience delivering planned works, capital renewal, external refurbishment or major works programmes.
Experience managing works in occupied homes and multi-tenure residential settings.
Strong contractor and consultant management experience.
Experience undertaking inspections, surveys, technical reports, quality assurance and defect resolution.
Knowledge of building fabric works such as roofing, windows, doors, balconies, render, insulation, external repairs or similar.
Strong understanding of UK building regulations, construction standards, planning policies and health and safety requirements.
Project management skills, including planning, monitoring, reporting, risk management and delivery control.
Strong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
A relevant qualification such as a degree, HNC or HND in Building Construction / Building Surveying / Construction-related discipline.
A full valid driving licence.

Job Offer

- A high-impact opportunity with immediate involvement in major residential investment programmes.
- The opportunity to lead meaningful improvement works across occupied homes and make a visible difference to residents.
- Exposure to multi-million-pound refurbishment and retrofit-related schemes.
- A role combining technical surveying, project leadership, contractor management and stakeholder engagement.
- A supportive, values-led working environment focused on quality, safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.

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