Building Surveyor Manager in Stockport

Stockport Homes Group is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on building strong collaborative relationships locally, regionally and nationally. We are passionate about not only providing housing and building new homes in Stockport but helping to transform the lives of our customers. We aim to provide comfortable and affordable homes and engage customers and communities.

We now have an opportunity for a Building Surveying Manager to join our new Client Team, where you will provide a fully technical service, managing and responding to disrepair claims and project managing fire damage and minor works projects. We’re looking for an experienced and confident individual, with a proven track record of managing and defending disrepair cases within a social housing environment. You will have a comprehensive understanding of Housing legislation including HHSRS, and you will be a team player with excellent communication skills, capable of developing strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. You should have experience of managing technical teams, management of budgets and project management skills.

You will be responsible for:

• Management of building surveying team
• Management of the development of witness statements
• Overseeing legal disrepair processes including Scott Schedules and schedules of work
• Attending court in the capacity of expert witness
• Procuring and project management of construction work for insurance related works, disrepair works and complex cases including but not limited to structural works.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a recognised building related qualification (HNC or equivalent)
• Have experience dealing with contracts and contract management and handling insurance claims.
• Have knowledge of current legislation relating landlords repairing obligations and HHSRS.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and have a forward thinking and positive approach to problem solving
• Experience leading teams
• Have experience using IT applications and Microsoft software such as: Excel, Word and Outlook

Due to the nature of the role a valid Full UK Driving Licence is required.

The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. We encourage an early application as we may close the vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing Date: 17th May 2026

Interview Date: 22nd May 2026

About Us

Stockport Homes is Stockport’s largest landlord and a management organisation which acts as landlord for both Stockport Council’s social housing and our own property portfolio. But we’re more than just so-called rent collectors. We’re an award-winning, trailblazing public sector company that strives to transform lives by offering tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing, finance, youth engagement, employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home.

At Stockport Homes we believe in being ambitious, making a difference in our local communities, and serving our customers with passion. We believe in approaching problems with innovation, in respecting our partners, colleagues and customers and in striving for excellence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.