Senior Building Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an experienced Senior Building Surveyor looking for a new role?
This is a full-time role, on a 6 month+ contract.
Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience
Hours: 36.25 per week
The right candidate will have…
- HNC / degree or above qualification in building, construction surveying or related subject and and/or membership of a recognised professional,
- Knowledge of the legal framework relating to disrepair, including the application of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System,
- Ability to survey buildings, diagnose defects and correctly specify required works, or where necessary manage expert external consultants,
- Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, building regulation, standards and ability to manage Health and Safety on site effectively.
Role responsibilities…
- Manage and lead a team to negotiate with tenants and their representatives’ access arrangements,
- To undertake the lead role for Property Services in the defence and management of legal claims to minimise costs and reputational impact. Carry out root cause analysis of claims to identify any problems to be addressed and any opportunities for reducing the incidence of legal disrepair,
- Prepare estimates, feasibility studies, plans, sketches, drawings and photo’s as may be necessary,
- Undertake the lead role for Property Services in the defence and management of legal claims to minimise costs and reputational impact.
- Authorise damages and costs up to agreed levels and documenting the same, whilst having regard for budget monitoring and forecasting,
- Lead on the resolution of boundary disputes, RTB queries, reports of dangerous structures, requests for decants, leasehold service enquires, and any other similar specialist concerns.
If you feel you’d be a good fit for this role but are unsure about the rate, hours or have any questions please still feel free to send us your CV.
We’re regularly looking for people across the UK for similar roles and would love to chat with you about your employment situation.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £300.00-£450.00 per day
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Haringey, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have knowledge of relevant legislation, building regulation and standards?
- Do you have knowledge of the legal framework relating to disrepair?
Licence/Certification:
- qualification in Surveying (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Building Surveyor roles across Fox Morris Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38 - £56 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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