Job Introduction
Senior Building Surveyor
Salary: £45,111 - £47,198 (plus £1000 ECU) per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 30th May 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Are you an experienced Surveyor with knowledge of disrepair and damp and mould surveying? Are you looking to take the next step in your career, ready to lead a team of Surveyors to deliver a quality surveying service?
If so, this could be the role for you!
We’re looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to manage the day-to-day operational delivery of half of our Surveying Team. You’ll work alongside another Senior Building Surveyor to lead, develop and drive the performance of the Surveying Team – ensuring the team always achieve regulatory compliance and excellent customer service, as well as delivering value for money.
You’ll need to thrive working in a busy, fast-paced environment and be confident with prioritizing and making decisions.
You’ll report into the Surveying Manager and support the Surveying Manager to develop the Surveying service to make it as efficient as possible – including working with data to identify trends and develop new ways of working.
It goes without saying you’ll have a keen interest in all things, building surveying and keep an eye on any upcoming changes in legislation and best practice. You’ll work with the Surveying Manager to ensure any new regulatory requirements are communicated to the business and implemented within the team.
Sound like the role for you? Read the full job description to find out more
We're looking for someone who has:
- A HNC in Building Studies, or equivalent relevant qualification.
- The ability to/ experience of leading a team in building surveying.
- Experience of effectively managing contracts.
- Experience of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005 and carrying out Fire Risk Assessments.
- Knowledge of working with and managing Asbestos in buildings, including an understanding and awareness of the implications and risks associated with Asbestos.
- Experience in the identification of different types of dampness and the ability to recommend and schedule the correct remedial work in accordance with the requirements of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 and Social Housing Regulation Act 2023.
- Knowledge of current housing disrepair and environmental health legislation and case law.
- Understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
- Knowledge of Financial Regulations and Standing orders.
- Experience of Energy Efficiency in dwellings.
- The ability to accurately identify houses that are in disrepair and prepare detailed schedules of repair under the National Housing Federation Schedules of Rates or similar to remedy the disrepair.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels.
- The ability to analyse data and produce and present reports.
- Excellent IT Skills, in particular the ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and a handheld tablet.
What’s in it for you?
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts.
We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
For more information, read the full job description and visit www.whg.uk.com
