Fraser Edwards Recruitment is working in partnership with a social housing client in South East London to recruit a Lead Building Surveyor for a permanent role.
The role will play a key part in leading the Building Surveying team, overseeing planned works and professional services contracts, and supporting the development and delivery of long-term housing investment strategies. Working closely with colleagues across Housing, Sustainability and other departments, the successful candidate will help ensure that properties remain safe, well maintained, energy efficient and fit for the future. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical surveying expertise with proven leadership, contract management and stakeholder engagement skills, driving service improvements and delivering value for money across the housing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and develop a team of 3–4 Building Surveyors, setting clear objectives, monitoring performance and supporting professional development.
* Oversee the planning, procurement and delivery of planned maintenance, major works and capital investment programmes across the housing portfolio.
* Manage property inspections, building defect diagnosis, technical assessments and the specification of appropriate remedial works.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of long-term asset management and housing investment strategies, ensuring investment decisions support organisational priorities.
* Support the development and maintenance of a five-year housing investment plan, considering property condition, lifecycle requirements, energy efficiency and decarbonisation objectives.
* Lead on the procurement and management of planned works and professional services contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant public sector procurement requirements.
* Oversee complex building defects, damp and mould issues, disrepair matters and remedial works, ensuring appropriate technical solutions and timely resolution.
* Ensure works are delivered to the required technical standards, specifications, budgets and timescales, in line with relevant legislation and health and safety requirements.
* Work collaboratively with Housing and Sustainability teams to support retrofit initiatives, energy efficiency improvements and wider decarbonisation objectives.
* Build effective working relationships with internal departments, external contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to support successful programme delivery.
About the Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced Building Surveying professional with strong technical knowledge, effective leadership skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a social housing environment.
Essential and desirable experience includes:
* Proven experience as a Building Surveyor, Senior Building Surveyor or in a similar technical property management...
Lead Building Surveyor in London employer: Fraser Edwards Recruitment
Fraser Edwards is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With over 50 years in the construction sector, our client provides comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement, alongside competitive benefits such as a company van, fuel card, and generous holiday allowance. Working in the vibrant Newcastle area, employees enjoy a dynamic environment where their skills are recognised and rewarded, making it a fulfilling place to build a career.
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Fraser Edwards Recruitment Recruitment Team
