Do you have a strong background in property management, including good landlord & tenant experience and an excellent understanding and knowledge of property law? Then join Shelter as an Estates Surveyor and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our Property and Facilities team. About Shelter A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. About the team Our Property and Facilities team is responsible for ensuring Shelter s estate is fit for purpose and fully compliant for its staff, volunteers and clients. We provide a full range of professional services, including acquisitions, disposals, rent and lease negotiations, rating, estates management, building surveying, strategic planning, budgeting, compliance, health & safety and facilities management. We also support all office and shop relocations, refurbishments and planned maintenance projects, while our portfolio comprises one freehold head office property in London, 24 leasehold offices and around 90 leasehold shops across England and Scotland. About the role You will be responsible for all property related matters across Scotland and England for our diverse portfolio. That will involve making regular site visits, with occasional overnight stays. As well as ensuring all lease events are managed and actioned and properties are safe, maintained and fully compliant, we ll also rely on you to assist with the development and implementation of robust policies, processes and systems to help manage the estate in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In short, it s an incredibly varied role that will see you make a real difference in how Shelter s commercial estate is managed. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. Role Specifics You ll need a degree level qualification in a surveying/property related discipline and full RICS membership . You ll also need a good understanding of the planning process and building regulations approval system. The confidence to lead and manage multiple projects effectively and ensure they re delivered on time and on budget, from inception to completion, is important too. Self-motivated, capable of working both unsupervised and as part of a team, and with a positive can do attitude, providing solutions, giving sound property advice and negotiating effectively with a variety of key stakeholders comes naturally to you. What s more, you have good computer literacy skills and are comfortable working with spreadsheets and data. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Safeguarding Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Do you have a strong background in property management, including good landlord & tenant experience and an excellent understanding and knowledge of property law? Then join Shelter as an Estates Surveyor and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our Property and Facilities team. About Shelter A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. About the team Our Property and Facilities team is responsible for ensuring Shelter s estate is fit for purpose and fully compliant for its staff, volunteers and clients. We provide a full range of professional services, including acquisitions, disposals, rent and lease negotiations, rating, estates management, building surveying, strategic planning, budgeting, compliance, health & safety and facilities management. We also support all office and shop relocations, refurbishments and planned maintenance projects, while our portfolio comprises one freehold head office property in London, 24 leasehold offices and around 90 leasehold shops across England and Scotland. About the role You will be responsible for all property related matters across Scotland and England for our diverse portfolio. That will involve making regular site visits, with occasional overnight stays. As well as ensuring all lease events are managed and actioned and properties are safe, maintained and fully compliant, we ll also rely on you to assist with the development and implementation of robust policies, processes and systems to help manage the estate in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In short, it s an incredibly varied role that will see you make a real difference in how Shelter s commercial estate is managed. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. Role Specifics You ll need a degree level qualification in a surveying/property related discipline and full RICS membership . You ll also need a good understanding of the planning process and building regulations approval system. The confidence to lead and manage multiple projects effectively and ensure they re delivered on time and on budget, from inception to completion, is important too. Self-motivated, capable of working both unsupervised and as part of a team, and with a positive can do attitude, providing solutions, giving sound property advice and negotiating effectively with a variety of key stakeholders comes naturally to you. What s more, you have good computer literacy skills and are comfortable working with spreadsheets and data. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Safeguarding Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Surveying Executive Department: Portfolio Employment Type: Full Time Location: MAPP Glasgow Workspace Reporting To: Client Director Compensation: £32,500 - £35,000 / year Description MAPP is the UK's leading specialist in commercial property and asset management, with over £30bn+ of property under management for a variety of UK and overseas Fund Managers, REITs and other property owners. MAPP believes that property management can be a force for good. That's why we make buildings work, not just for profit, but for people and the planet too. MAPP has created V1.0, V2.0, V3.0 and V4.0 framework of Property Management, to help clients and occupiers navigate the new landscape, and to ensure we deliver a fully integrated and holistic approach. Most job descriptions read like a recipe without a clear picture of what the final product looks like. We want to give you a picture of who we are and the role we are looking to fill. If this position excites you, and you think you could make a difference at MAPP, do apply, even if you don't satisfy every single criterion. We want to work with people who are awesome in an organisation that makes a difference, do a job that adds value and be rewarded for all our effort in a great place to work. At MAPP, we want to make the real estate industry a career path where everyone feels both welcome and wanted. We're proud of our progress so far, but we're constantly reevaluating how we can make sure the best people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, background or neurodiversity, can see themselves excelling at MAPP. Our MAPP values underpin everything we do. We were the first national real estate consultancy in the UK to become a B Corp. We want you to learn and grow, to challenge yourself and be the best you can be. As an organisation, we are growing, and have done so for the last five years. We promote about 10% of our office based roles in a year. We have fun together with events and opportunities to connect, grow and learn with charity days and fundraising events for our communities, as well as study days that broaden our professional horizons. This role gives you the opportunity to be a part of our effort to do something a little bit special in property management, and we would love for you to apply. We are always on the lookout for great character - that is what makes us MAPP people. If that is you, we would love to meet you! Title, Team and Role Summary Title : Surveying Executive Team : Portfolio, Glasgow Who Does This Role Report Into? Client Director - Surveying Role Summary / Purpose and Scope The Surveying Executive will work in support of the Surveying team and provide administrative and surveying support and back up on a day to day basis. The will provide property management to a selection of properties under the guidance and management of a Surveyor on behalf of the client taking on ownership, including responsibility for occupier applications, service charge budgeting and reporting. Skills, Knowledge and Values Skills (People & Technical) Reading leases and documents and completing computer input forms. Assisting in the preparation of service charge budgets and reconciliations. Assist in answering tenant correspondence and queries Ensuring the property management systems are up to date and completing lease update forms. Site inspections re: specific works or feedback regarding particular issues Attending occupier meetings Report writing and document control Making sure insurance inspection works are completed (especially where passed to occupiers) Authorise site works in collaboration with the surveyor Arrange compliance with void insurance obligations Maintain control of void properties and control invoices being sent to the client Be able to deal with client and tenant requests for information General administrative duties, updating databases and spreadsheets. Monitoring statutory and internal compliance, including meeting MAPP policies and procedures, RICS and ISO standards and any statutory timelines and escalation requirements Values & Behaviour Exhibition of MAPP Values :Avoid Ambiguity, Appreciative, Adventurous, Authentic and Accountable Self Management including showing initiative, being proactive and meeting deadlines Embracing Change including Technology Engaging with the Big Picture Excellent organisational skills Great service delivery including working in partnership with internal and external individuals and good communicating in written and verbally Achieving Results and Prioritise Work including attention to delivery to all stakeholders Innovative Solutions and Problem Solving Fast and accurate typing skills and effective PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft packages Developing Self and Others and willing to Learn Interpersonal and Relationship skills capable of communicating at various levels including meetings with occupiers, client, supplier and wider stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communications including report writing Experience and Salary Level of Experience / Certifications: 1+ year of experience of working in a similar role Working Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday & 9am - 5pm Friday Salary Range (Based on Experience) £32,500 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Surveying Executive Department: Portfolio Employment Type: Full Time Location: MAPP Glasgow Workspace Reporting To: Client Director Compensation: £32,500 - £35,000 / year Description MAPP is the UK's leading specialist in commercial property and asset management, with over £30bn+ of property under management for a variety of UK and overseas Fund Managers, REITs and other property owners. MAPP believes that property management can be a force for good. That's why we make buildings work, not just for profit, but for people and the planet too. MAPP has created V1.0, V2.0, V3.0 and V4.0 framework of Property Management, to help clients and occupiers navigate the new landscape, and to ensure we deliver a fully integrated and holistic approach. Most job descriptions read like a recipe without a clear picture of what the final product looks like. We want to give you a picture of who we are and the role we are looking to fill. If this position excites you, and you think you could make a difference at MAPP, do apply, even if you don't satisfy every single criterion. We want to work with people who are awesome in an organisation that makes a difference, do a job that adds value and be rewarded for all our effort in a great place to work. At MAPP, we want to make the real estate industry a career path where everyone feels both welcome and wanted. We're proud of our progress so far, but we're constantly reevaluating how we can make sure the best people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, background or neurodiversity, can see themselves excelling at MAPP. Our MAPP values underpin everything we do. We were the first national real estate consultancy in the UK to become a B Corp. We want you to learn and grow, to challenge yourself and be the best you can be. As an organisation, we are growing, and have done so for the last five years. We promote about 10% of our office based roles in a year. We have fun together with events and opportunities to connect, grow and learn with charity days and fundraising events for our communities, as well as study days that broaden our professional horizons. This role gives you the opportunity to be a part of our effort to do something a little bit special in property management, and we would love for you to apply. We are always on the lookout for great character - that is what makes us MAPP people. If that is you, we would love to meet you! Title, Team and Role Summary Title : Surveying Executive Team : Portfolio, Glasgow Who Does This Role Report Into? Client Director - Surveying Role Summary / Purpose and Scope The Surveying Executive will work in support of the Surveying team and provide administrative and surveying support and back up on a day to day basis. The will provide property management to a selection of properties under the guidance and management of a Surveyor on behalf of the client taking on ownership, including responsibility for occupier applications, service charge budgeting and reporting. Skills, Knowledge and Values Skills (People & Technical) Reading leases and documents and completing computer input forms. Assisting in the preparation of service charge budgets and reconciliations. Assist in answering tenant correspondence and queries Ensuring the property management systems are up to date and completing lease update forms. Site inspections re: specific works or feedback regarding particular issues Attending occupier meetings Report writing and document control Making sure insurance inspection works are completed (especially where passed to occupiers) Authorise site works in collaboration with the surveyor Arrange compliance with void insurance obligations Maintain control of void properties and control invoices being sent to the client Be able to deal with client and tenant requests for information General administrative duties, updating databases and spreadsheets. Monitoring statutory and internal compliance, including meeting MAPP policies and procedures, RICS and ISO standards and any statutory timelines and escalation requirements Values & Behaviour Exhibition of MAPP Values :Avoid Ambiguity, Appreciative, Adventurous, Authentic and Accountable Self Management including showing initiative, being proactive and meeting deadlines Embracing Change including Technology Engaging with the Big Picture Excellent organisational skills Great service delivery including working in partnership with internal and external individuals and good communicating in written and verbally Achieving Results and Prioritise Work including attention to delivery to all stakeholders Innovative Solutions and Problem Solving Fast and accurate typing skills and effective PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft packages Developing Self and Others and willing to Learn Interpersonal and Relationship skills capable of communicating at various levels including meetings with occupiers, client, supplier and wider stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communications including report writing Experience and Salary Level of Experience / Certifications: 1+ year of experience of working in a similar role Working Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday & 9am - 5pm Friday Salary Range (Based on Experience) £32,500 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Senior Residential Property Lawyer Taunton Salary up to 90,000 Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting an exciting recruitment campaign for a highly regarded regional firm seeking to appoint a Senior Residential Property Lawyer to lead and develop their Taunton office. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Property Lawyer to step into a leadership position with a clear pathway to partnership while continuing to handle high quality residential conveyancing work within a supportive and profitable practice. This Senior Residential Property Lawyer role would suit someone with strong residential conveyancing experience who is looking to progress into a more senior position where they can help shape and grow a department. The firm has an established reputation in the local property market, supported by strong relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers and surveyors, and is now looking for a commercially minded individual who can build on that success. The role will involve managing your own residential conveyancing caseload while also supporting and developing the team in Taunton. The position is largely office based, particularly in the early stages, and would suit someone locally based or considering relocating to the Somerset area. This is what you will be doing As a Senior Residential Property Lawyer, your day-to-day duties will involve:- Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from instruction through to completion. Supporting the development and growth of the residential property department within the Taunton office. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local estate agents, brokers and other introducers. Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate. Contributing to the firm's wider growth strategy and supporting future business development initiatives. The experience you will bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the Residential Property team:- Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive) with strong residential conveyancing experience ideally 5+ PQE. Proven ability to manage a full residential property caseload independently. Strong commercial awareness and an interest in helping develop and grow a department. Excellent client care skills with the ability to build relationships with local introducers and contacts. Ambition to progress into a leadership role with a long-term pathway to partnership. This is what you will get in return Salary between up to 90,000 depending on experience. Opportunity for salaried partnership in the short term or immediately for the right candidate. Clear pathway to equity partnership as part of the firm's succession planning. Opportunity to lead and develop a growing residential property department. Competitive benefits package and long-term career progression. Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Senior Residential Property Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Residential Property Lawyer Taunton Salary up to 90,000 Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting an exciting recruitment campaign for a highly regarded regional firm seeking to appoint a Senior Residential Property Lawyer to lead and develop their Taunton office. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Property Lawyer to step into a leadership position with a clear pathway to partnership while continuing to handle high quality residential conveyancing work within a supportive and profitable practice. This Senior Residential Property Lawyer role would suit someone with strong residential conveyancing experience who is looking to progress into a more senior position where they can help shape and grow a department. The firm has an established reputation in the local property market, supported by strong relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers and surveyors, and is now looking for a commercially minded individual who can build on that success. The role will involve managing your own residential conveyancing caseload while also supporting and developing the team in Taunton. The position is largely office based, particularly in the early stages, and would suit someone locally based or considering relocating to the Somerset area. This is what you will be doing As a Senior Residential Property Lawyer, your day-to-day duties will involve:- Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases from instruction through to completion. Supporting the development and growth of the residential property department within the Taunton office. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local estate agents, brokers and other introducers. Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate. Contributing to the firm's wider growth strategy and supporting future business development initiatives. The experience you will bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the Residential Property team:- Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive) with strong residential conveyancing experience ideally 5+ PQE. Proven ability to manage a full residential property caseload independently. Strong commercial awareness and an interest in helping develop and grow a department. Excellent client care skills with the ability to build relationships with local introducers and contacts. Ambition to progress into a leadership role with a long-term pathway to partnership. This is what you will get in return Salary between up to 90,000 depending on experience. Opportunity for salaried partnership in the short term or immediately for the right candidate. Clear pathway to equity partnership as part of the firm's succession planning. Opportunity to lead and develop a growing residential property department. Competitive benefits package and long-term career progression. Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Senior Residential Property Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Job Title: Principal M&E Surveying Engineer Location: Birmingham (with nationwide travel) Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal M&E Surveying Engineer to lead the delivery of comprehensive asset capture, lifecycle, condition, and dilapidation surveys. The successful candidate will act as a key technical lead, interfacing with a diverse range of clients, consultants, and construction partners to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery: Execute technical services to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Team Leadership: Lead and manage multi-site survey commissions simultaneously. As the department scales, take on departmental leadership duties, including mentoring and developing graduate/junior surveyors. Site Surveying: Conduct on-site mechanical and electrical inspections. Record asset conditions and identify defects using specialist tablet-based software. Data Analysis & Reporting: Review existing maintenance and servicing records to inform accurate condition grading. Produce detailed, high-quality technical reports. Relationship Management: Liaise effectively with clients, professional bodies, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Versatility: Work autonomously on smaller, specialized projects or lead larger teams on complex commissions. Scope of Surveys You will be responsible for a variety of survey types across sectors including Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, and Commercial real estate: Asset Capture & Lifecycle: Identifying and grading all existing assets and prioritizing remedial works. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Developing 5-10 year maintenance budget projections. Defect & Dilapidation: Managing latent defect inspections and end-of-tenancy/lease dilapidation assessments. Environmental Validation: Performing testing (lighting lux, acoustics, ventilation, thermal performance, water services) to verify M&E systems against contract specifications and room data sheets. Required Skills & Experience Qualifications: HNC/HND or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Surveying Experience: Proven track record as a Senior/Principal M&E Surveyor, with experience in project delivery, team coordination, and client-facing progress meetings. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of British Standards, building regulations, and current M&E design/installation best practices. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing precise, professional technical reports. Tech Proficiency: High level of IT literacy (Microsoft Office Suite). Experience with tablet-based surveying software (e.g., GoReport) is highly advantageous. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and developing junior staff. Working Conditions Flexibility: This role requires regular travel across the UK, including overnight stays (fully expensed). Initiative: Ability to work proactively under pressure and meet tight project deadlines, whether working alone or as part of a team.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal M&E Surveying Engineer Location: Birmingham (with nationwide travel) Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal M&E Surveying Engineer to lead the delivery of comprehensive asset capture, lifecycle, condition, and dilapidation surveys. The successful candidate will act as a key technical lead, interfacing with a diverse range of clients, consultants, and construction partners to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery: Execute technical services to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Team Leadership: Lead and manage multi-site survey commissions simultaneously. As the department scales, take on departmental leadership duties, including mentoring and developing graduate/junior surveyors. Site Surveying: Conduct on-site mechanical and electrical inspections. Record asset conditions and identify defects using specialist tablet-based software. Data Analysis & Reporting: Review existing maintenance and servicing records to inform accurate condition grading. Produce detailed, high-quality technical reports. Relationship Management: Liaise effectively with clients, professional bodies, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Versatility: Work autonomously on smaller, specialized projects or lead larger teams on complex commissions. Scope of Surveys You will be responsible for a variety of survey types across sectors including Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, and Commercial real estate: Asset Capture & Lifecycle: Identifying and grading all existing assets and prioritizing remedial works. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Developing 5-10 year maintenance budget projections. Defect & Dilapidation: Managing latent defect inspections and end-of-tenancy/lease dilapidation assessments. Environmental Validation: Performing testing (lighting lux, acoustics, ventilation, thermal performance, water services) to verify M&E systems against contract specifications and room data sheets. Required Skills & Experience Qualifications: HNC/HND or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Surveying Experience: Proven track record as a Senior/Principal M&E Surveyor, with experience in project delivery, team coordination, and client-facing progress meetings. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of British Standards, building regulations, and current M&E design/installation best practices. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing precise, professional technical reports. Tech Proficiency: High level of IT literacy (Microsoft Office Suite). Experience with tablet-based surveying software (e.g., GoReport) is highly advantageous. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and developing junior staff. Working Conditions Flexibility: This role requires regular travel across the UK, including overnight stays (fully expensed). Initiative: Ability to work proactively under pressure and meet tight project deadlines, whether working alone or as part of a team.
We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support a range of repair, maintenance and improvement projects across Council properties. Role Overview You will manage projects from initial survey through to completion, producing specifications, schedules and reports. The role includes full contract administration, monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with CDM and H&S regulations, and advising internal teams on technical matters. Requirements Strong experience managing building projects end-to-end Knowledge of building construction, defects and maintenance Familiarity with JCT contracts Working knowledge of building services installations Excellent written, verbal and IT skills Relevant degree (essential); RICS/CIOB membership (desirable) Details Location: Surrey On-site: 3 days per week Rate: 400 per day
Mar 11, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support a range of repair, maintenance and improvement projects across Council properties. Role Overview You will manage projects from initial survey through to completion, producing specifications, schedules and reports. The role includes full contract administration, monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with CDM and H&S regulations, and advising internal teams on technical matters. Requirements Strong experience managing building projects end-to-end Knowledge of building construction, defects and maintenance Familiarity with JCT contracts Working knowledge of building services installations Excellent written, verbal and IT skills Relevant degree (essential); RICS/CIOB membership (desirable) Details Location: Surrey On-site: 3 days per week Rate: 400 per day
One of the regions leading Property Consultancies is actively recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to be based in Bristol. THE COMPANY The client is an independent, privately owned Consultancy with a network of offices across Exeter, Bristol, London and Birmingham. They have a great reputation in the market and are working on some regions largest developments. Projects can range from Public to Private sector and include Residential, Commercial, Education and Health. Values currently range from £500k to £50 million so a fantastic range and size of projects. THE POSITION They are actively looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to work alongside a team of experienced Chartered professionals and get involved in a range of projects from inception to completion. The successful Project Manager will be given the opportunity to work on projects across a range of sectors which provides an excellent opportunity for someone who has perhaps become pigeonholed in one sector with a larger Consultancy. Value of projects can range from £1 - £20 million. THE CANDIDATE The successful Project Manager must: Have a construction related degree Have some experience working within the Construction industry as either a Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Engineer or Building Surveyor Have good communication and client facing skills Have a willingness to work towards their APC and become Chartered WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Excellent company culture and flat management structure Opportunity to work on some exciting projects across multiple sectors Chance to be part of a growing, privately owned Consultancy Excellent track record or progressing people through their APC INTERESTED? Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Tom Evans on (phone number removed) for more information.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
One of the regions leading Property Consultancies is actively recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to be based in Bristol. THE COMPANY The client is an independent, privately owned Consultancy with a network of offices across Exeter, Bristol, London and Birmingham. They have a great reputation in the market and are working on some regions largest developments. Projects can range from Public to Private sector and include Residential, Commercial, Education and Health. Values currently range from £500k to £50 million so a fantastic range and size of projects. THE POSITION They are actively looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to work alongside a team of experienced Chartered professionals and get involved in a range of projects from inception to completion. The successful Project Manager will be given the opportunity to work on projects across a range of sectors which provides an excellent opportunity for someone who has perhaps become pigeonholed in one sector with a larger Consultancy. Value of projects can range from £1 - £20 million. THE CANDIDATE The successful Project Manager must: Have a construction related degree Have some experience working within the Construction industry as either a Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Engineer or Building Surveyor Have good communication and client facing skills Have a willingness to work towards their APC and become Chartered WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Excellent company culture and flat management structure Opportunity to work on some exciting projects across multiple sectors Chance to be part of a growing, privately owned Consultancy Excellent track record or progressing people through their APC INTERESTED? Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Tom Evans on (phone number removed) for more information.
Due to a service area restructure an excellent opportunity has arisen within the new Design, Construction and Maintenance (DCM) Team for a qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead, manage and develop a team of quantity surveyors. The newly established DCM Team is responsible for designing and delivering a wide range of building related projects across the Council's school and corporate building estates. The Team adopts a multi discipline approach to ensure that the Council's broad range of policy objectives are fully considered. In this regard, the Council's sustainability, energy, health and safety, waste, carbon reduction goals along with its social inclusion, community benefits, wellbeing and accessibility objectives are all considered and applied to deliver projects on time, within cost and to the required quality. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the effective undertaking and completion of quantity surveying professional services in support of building related technical feasibility, assessment and design services, and proactively assist with the delivery of a range of building related projects to a consistently high standard in accordance with the customer's requirements. The post-holder will lead an internal team of quantity surveyors to deliver the required outcomes, and also where required for capacity or technical reasons, assist with the external commissioning of professional services and construction work to external organisations. We are looking for a qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor (Chartered or equivalent) with good experience in the line management of teams responsible for delivering professional services in relation to building related projects across a variety of building types including schools. Oherwydd ail-strwythuro gwasanaeth mae cyfle cyffrous wedi codi o fewn y Tîm Dylunio, Adeiladu a Chynnal a Chadw (DACCh) newydd ar gyfer Uwch Syrfëwr Meintiau cymwys i arwain, rheoli a datblygu tîm o syrfewyr meintiau. Mae'r Tîm DACCh newydd ei sefydlu yn gyfrifol am ddylunio a chyflawni amrywiaeth eang o brosiectau sy'n gysylltiedig ag adeiladu ar draws ystadau ysgol ac adeiladau corfforaethol y Cyngor. Mae'r Tîm yn mabwysiadu dull amlddisgyblaethol er mwyn sicrhau bod ystod eang o amcanion polisi'r Cyngor yn cael eu hystyried yn llawn. I'r perwyl hwn, mae nodau cynaliadwyedd, ynni, iechyd a diogelwch, gwastraff a lleihau carbon y Cyngor, ochr yn ochr â'i amcanion cynhwysiant, buddiannau cymunedol, lles a hygyrchedd, i gyd yn cael eu hystyried a'u cymhwyso i gyflawni prosiectau ar amser, o fewn cyllideb ac i'r ansawdd gofynnol. Prif bwrpas y rôl yw sicrhau yr ymgymerir â gwasanaethau mesur meintiau yn effeithiol a'u cwblhau i gefnogi gwasanaethau dichonoldeb technegol, gwasanaethau asesu a dylunio, a chynorthwyo'n rhagweithiol gyda'r gwaith o gyflawni ystod o brosiectau cysylltiedig ag adeiladu i safon gyson uchel yn unol â gofynion cwsmeriaid. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn arwain tîm o syrfewyr meintiau mewnol i gyflawni'r canlyniadau gofynnol, a hefyd lle bo angen yn sgil rhesymau capasiti neu dechnegol, cynorthwyo'r gwaith o gomisiynu gwasanaethau proffesiynol a gwaith adeiladu i sefydliadau allanol. Rydym yn chwilio am Uwch Syrfëwr Meintiau cymwys (Siartredig neu gyfatebol) gyda phrofiad da o reoli timau sy'n gyfrifol am ddarparu gwasanaethau proffesiynol mewn perthynas â phrosiectau'n gysylltiedig ag adeiladu mewn amryw fathau o adeiladau gan gynnwys ysgolion
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Due to a service area restructure an excellent opportunity has arisen within the new Design, Construction and Maintenance (DCM) Team for a qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead, manage and develop a team of quantity surveyors. The newly established DCM Team is responsible for designing and delivering a wide range of building related projects across the Council's school and corporate building estates. The Team adopts a multi discipline approach to ensure that the Council's broad range of policy objectives are fully considered. In this regard, the Council's sustainability, energy, health and safety, waste, carbon reduction goals along with its social inclusion, community benefits, wellbeing and accessibility objectives are all considered and applied to deliver projects on time, within cost and to the required quality. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the effective undertaking and completion of quantity surveying professional services in support of building related technical feasibility, assessment and design services, and proactively assist with the delivery of a range of building related projects to a consistently high standard in accordance with the customer's requirements. The post-holder will lead an internal team of quantity surveyors to deliver the required outcomes, and also where required for capacity or technical reasons, assist with the external commissioning of professional services and construction work to external organisations. We are looking for a qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor (Chartered or equivalent) with good experience in the line management of teams responsible for delivering professional services in relation to building related projects across a variety of building types including schools. Oherwydd ail-strwythuro gwasanaeth mae cyfle cyffrous wedi codi o fewn y Tîm Dylunio, Adeiladu a Chynnal a Chadw (DACCh) newydd ar gyfer Uwch Syrfëwr Meintiau cymwys i arwain, rheoli a datblygu tîm o syrfewyr meintiau. Mae'r Tîm DACCh newydd ei sefydlu yn gyfrifol am ddylunio a chyflawni amrywiaeth eang o brosiectau sy'n gysylltiedig ag adeiladu ar draws ystadau ysgol ac adeiladau corfforaethol y Cyngor. Mae'r Tîm yn mabwysiadu dull amlddisgyblaethol er mwyn sicrhau bod ystod eang o amcanion polisi'r Cyngor yn cael eu hystyried yn llawn. I'r perwyl hwn, mae nodau cynaliadwyedd, ynni, iechyd a diogelwch, gwastraff a lleihau carbon y Cyngor, ochr yn ochr â'i amcanion cynhwysiant, buddiannau cymunedol, lles a hygyrchedd, i gyd yn cael eu hystyried a'u cymhwyso i gyflawni prosiectau ar amser, o fewn cyllideb ac i'r ansawdd gofynnol. Prif bwrpas y rôl yw sicrhau yr ymgymerir â gwasanaethau mesur meintiau yn effeithiol a'u cwblhau i gefnogi gwasanaethau dichonoldeb technegol, gwasanaethau asesu a dylunio, a chynorthwyo'n rhagweithiol gyda'r gwaith o gyflawni ystod o brosiectau cysylltiedig ag adeiladu i safon gyson uchel yn unol â gofynion cwsmeriaid. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn arwain tîm o syrfewyr meintiau mewnol i gyflawni'r canlyniadau gofynnol, a hefyd lle bo angen yn sgil rhesymau capasiti neu dechnegol, cynorthwyo'r gwaith o gomisiynu gwasanaethau proffesiynol a gwaith adeiladu i sefydliadau allanol. Rydym yn chwilio am Uwch Syrfëwr Meintiau cymwys (Siartredig neu gyfatebol) gyda phrofiad da o reoli timau sy'n gyfrifol am ddarparu gwasanaethau proffesiynol mewn perthynas â phrosiectau'n gysylltiedig ag adeiladu mewn amryw fathau o adeiladau gan gynnwys ysgolion
We're looking for an enthusiastic Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor to join our Land & Estates team, working across the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire area, with a particular focus on the diverse portfolios at West Oxfordshire, Thames Valley and Cliveden. In this role, you'll support the day to day management of our let estate portfolio while providing expert technical advice to colleagues on a wide range of land management matters. You'll be part of a friendly and skilled team of estate managers, building surveyors and lettings specialists who collectively care for our extensive land and property holdings across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. We are seeking someone with strong rural surveying skills, an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine passion for nature conservation. You'll play a key role in helping us deliver our People and Nature Thriving strategy-shaping positive change in the rural landscape and offering trusted, up to date guidance to colleagues across the Trust. This position is based at the Coleshill Estate Office (SN6 7PT), where you'll be working alongside both the local estate team and the wider National Trust staff community at West Oxfordshire. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to travel requirements (mileage claimable). What it's like to work here The management of our tenancies and assets, together with the relationships we have with our tenants, underpins our national £40m+ annual rental income and is absolutely essential to the delivery of our conservation work. We've recently redefined our strategy and made some revolutionary changes to significantly increase the outcome we want to deliver for nature and people. If you join our team, you'll build on these strong foundations and take on unique, interesting case work and associated projects that will shape the future of the UK's biggest private landowner and the properties it owns and protects. As this role principally covers the West Oxfordshire, Cliveden and Thames Valley, your contractual place of work will be the Coleshill Estate Office. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. We're supportive of hybrid working with time split between home, Coleshill Estate Office and our property offices. What you'll be doing If you thrive on variety and enjoy delivering high quality professional work, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference across diverse property portfolios. You'll step into a position where no two days are the same, contributing to essential day-to-day estate management and helping shape how our land and assets are cared for into the future. You'll be involved in delivering a range of work, which on a day-to-day basis might include commercial lettings; management of agricultural tenancies and agri-environment schemes on in hand land; woodland creation and management; access rights and boundary disputes; work with restrictive covenants; managing commons and working with commoners; easements and wayleaves; and occasional acquisitions and disposals. Whilst working with our structured governance framework, we need you to be an effective and convincing champion of best practice. As part of the Land and Estates team, you'll bring a range of skills to ensure we safeguard and effectively manage our land better for nature and build on the relationships we have with our tenants. You'll provide insightful advice, and considerate stakeholder management, and have forward thinking approaches to managing and conserving our land and buildings. Who we're looking for: A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, environmental issues, conservation and sustainable development and understand how that translates to National Trust Strategy Strong verbal and written communication skills including influencing and negotiation The ability to analyse, interpret and resolve rural surveying problems using technical knowledge to implement workable solutions Strong demonstrable consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the best results, demonstrating best practice and sharing ideas and thinking Demonstrates practical experience collaborating within structured project teams to achieve shared objectives. Understanding team dynamics, contributing effectively to collective goals, and adapting to different roles and responsibilities within a project environment. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
We're looking for an enthusiastic Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor to join our Land & Estates team, working across the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire area, with a particular focus on the diverse portfolios at West Oxfordshire, Thames Valley and Cliveden. In this role, you'll support the day to day management of our let estate portfolio while providing expert technical advice to colleagues on a wide range of land management matters. You'll be part of a friendly and skilled team of estate managers, building surveyors and lettings specialists who collectively care for our extensive land and property holdings across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. We are seeking someone with strong rural surveying skills, an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine passion for nature conservation. You'll play a key role in helping us deliver our People and Nature Thriving strategy-shaping positive change in the rural landscape and offering trusted, up to date guidance to colleagues across the Trust. This position is based at the Coleshill Estate Office (SN6 7PT), where you'll be working alongside both the local estate team and the wider National Trust staff community at West Oxfordshire. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to travel requirements (mileage claimable). What it's like to work here The management of our tenancies and assets, together with the relationships we have with our tenants, underpins our national £40m+ annual rental income and is absolutely essential to the delivery of our conservation work. We've recently redefined our strategy and made some revolutionary changes to significantly increase the outcome we want to deliver for nature and people. If you join our team, you'll build on these strong foundations and take on unique, interesting case work and associated projects that will shape the future of the UK's biggest private landowner and the properties it owns and protects. As this role principally covers the West Oxfordshire, Cliveden and Thames Valley, your contractual place of work will be the Coleshill Estate Office. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. We're supportive of hybrid working with time split between home, Coleshill Estate Office and our property offices. What you'll be doing If you thrive on variety and enjoy delivering high quality professional work, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference across diverse property portfolios. You'll step into a position where no two days are the same, contributing to essential day-to-day estate management and helping shape how our land and assets are cared for into the future. You'll be involved in delivering a range of work, which on a day-to-day basis might include commercial lettings; management of agricultural tenancies and agri-environment schemes on in hand land; woodland creation and management; access rights and boundary disputes; work with restrictive covenants; managing commons and working with commoners; easements and wayleaves; and occasional acquisitions and disposals. Whilst working with our structured governance framework, we need you to be an effective and convincing champion of best practice. As part of the Land and Estates team, you'll bring a range of skills to ensure we safeguard and effectively manage our land better for nature and build on the relationships we have with our tenants. You'll provide insightful advice, and considerate stakeholder management, and have forward thinking approaches to managing and conserving our land and buildings. Who we're looking for: A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, environmental issues, conservation and sustainable development and understand how that translates to National Trust Strategy Strong verbal and written communication skills including influencing and negotiation The ability to analyse, interpret and resolve rural surveying problems using technical knowledge to implement workable solutions Strong demonstrable consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the best results, demonstrating best practice and sharing ideas and thinking Demonstrates practical experience collaborating within structured project teams to achieve shared objectives. Understanding team dynamics, contributing effectively to collective goals, and adapting to different roles and responsibilities within a project environment. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located in London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire). c 75,000 - c 85,000 + Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country. Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and broad client base covering the UK and currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business. Who we are looking to attract: Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying. Holds membership to the RICS. Has excellent IT skills (NBS, MS Project Outlook, Word, Excel). Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members. Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills. Ideally experience in Principal Designer. Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover). This is a must-have due to this being a key part of the role. Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents). General experience for fee quoting. About the role: Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies. Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources. Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects. If you are looking to take on a managerial role, located in the South/South East, you are a Chartered Building Surveyor, and would like to learn more, please click on the Apply Button today. Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
We're growing fast and we're looking for a commercially strong, operationally sharp Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to help shape the next stage of our journey. We are looking for someone to take ownership of all post-award commercial and scope-validation activities once a project is marked "Closed Won" in Salesforce. This includes verifying the BOQ, undertaking site surveys, preparing operational scopes and cost sheets, managing valuations, and ensuring commercial control throughout the delivery of fire doors, fire stopping, and wider passive fire protection projects. Why Join Us? This isn't just another QS role, it's a chance to shape the commercial direction of a growing specialist contractor. You'll get: A pathway to Commercial Manager Direct influence over profitability, strategy and operational excellence Exposure to high-profile, prestigious estates across London & the UK A high-performance, digitally-enabled working environment 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension + ongoing development opportunities About Onyx Fire & Security Onyx Fire & Security is one of the UK's leading fire safety specialists, delivering critical life-safety systems across commercial, residential and hotel & leisure sectors. Since 2008, we've focused on creating safer buildings through: Mechanical & Electrical Smoke Control Passive Fire Protection Fire Engineering & Asset Management We're a growing, ambitious SME with a strong operational culture and this role will be central to shaping our commercial success as we scale. The Role: As our Senior Operational QS, you will be the commercial lead from the moment a project becomes live. You'll take full ownership of scope validation, operational documentation, commercial controls and ongoing financial performance backed by a junior QS reporting into you. You'll work closely with the Head of Projects while overseeing project values from £200k to £3m, typically lasting 2-10 months. What You'll Be Responsible For Validating sold scopes and converting BOQs into operational documentation Visiting sites to verify quantities, access, constraints and real-world conditions Completing measured surveys for fire doors, fire stopping and passive fire works Producing Scope of Works packs and updating cost sheets Preparing monthly valuations and signing off works completed on site Preparing, negotiating and agreeing variations Leading commercial discussions with clients and internal stakeholders Overseeing projects under JCT contracts, including variations, claims and disputes Managing pricing strategy, margin control and commercial forecasting Owning the CVR process and ensuring commercial visibility across each project Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the Head of Projects Scope & Costing Documentation Produce a formal Scope of Works Pack, including drawings, schedules, measured surveys and technical clarifications. Prepare the Operational Costing Sheet, including labour, materials, access requirements, prelims, and subcontractor packages. Clean up / restructure sales BOQs to ensure operational clarity and compliance with BM Trada / ASFP / project-specific requirements. Stakeholder & Client Interface Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Sales, and the Client team to ensure all commercial matters are managed professionally. Respond to commercial queries, RFIs, and contract-related correspondence. Support the operational team in delivering high-quality, compliant works in line with the programme. Compliance & Quality Ensure all commercial outputs align with compliance frameworks (BM Trada, ASFP, Building Safety Act, and client-specific standards). Support the creation of design packs and technical documentation where required. About You: The Person Who Will Excel Here We're looking for someone who combines commercial sharpness with operational instinct, someone who thrives in a role with both structure and autonomy. Experience & Technical Strengths 5+ years QS experience (ideally in fire protection or a specialist MEP subcontractor) Strong measured survey capability Excellent document-production and client-facing communication Solid Excel/Sheets skills and BOQ understanding Proven track record of managing JCT contracts Experience managing valuations, variations and financial control Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent Experience working with Salesforce, OneTrace, Procore or similar systems. Understanding of BM Trada schemes / ASFP guidance / BSA Golden Thread requirements. Full UK driving licence. Traits & Mindset Commercially ambitious with strong attention to detail Proactive, structured and able to work independently Confident in negotiations and client conversations Strong leadership potential, capable of developing a junior QS Comfortable in a fast-moving, scaling SME environment Strategic thinker with the ability to forecast, challenge and improve processes How to Apply: If you are intersted in this position and would like to learn more we would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV to the link provided and we will be in contact.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
We're growing fast and we're looking for a commercially strong, operationally sharp Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to help shape the next stage of our journey. We are looking for someone to take ownership of all post-award commercial and scope-validation activities once a project is marked "Closed Won" in Salesforce. This includes verifying the BOQ, undertaking site surveys, preparing operational scopes and cost sheets, managing valuations, and ensuring commercial control throughout the delivery of fire doors, fire stopping, and wider passive fire protection projects. Why Join Us? This isn't just another QS role, it's a chance to shape the commercial direction of a growing specialist contractor. You'll get: A pathway to Commercial Manager Direct influence over profitability, strategy and operational excellence Exposure to high-profile, prestigious estates across London & the UK A high-performance, digitally-enabled working environment 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension + ongoing development opportunities About Onyx Fire & Security Onyx Fire & Security is one of the UK's leading fire safety specialists, delivering critical life-safety systems across commercial, residential and hotel & leisure sectors. Since 2008, we've focused on creating safer buildings through: Mechanical & Electrical Smoke Control Passive Fire Protection Fire Engineering & Asset Management We're a growing, ambitious SME with a strong operational culture and this role will be central to shaping our commercial success as we scale. The Role: As our Senior Operational QS, you will be the commercial lead from the moment a project becomes live. You'll take full ownership of scope validation, operational documentation, commercial controls and ongoing financial performance backed by a junior QS reporting into you. You'll work closely with the Head of Projects while overseeing project values from £200k to £3m, typically lasting 2-10 months. What You'll Be Responsible For Validating sold scopes and converting BOQs into operational documentation Visiting sites to verify quantities, access, constraints and real-world conditions Completing measured surveys for fire doors, fire stopping and passive fire works Producing Scope of Works packs and updating cost sheets Preparing monthly valuations and signing off works completed on site Preparing, negotiating and agreeing variations Leading commercial discussions with clients and internal stakeholders Overseeing projects under JCT contracts, including variations, claims and disputes Managing pricing strategy, margin control and commercial forecasting Owning the CVR process and ensuring commercial visibility across each project Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the Head of Projects Scope & Costing Documentation Produce a formal Scope of Works Pack, including drawings, schedules, measured surveys and technical clarifications. Prepare the Operational Costing Sheet, including labour, materials, access requirements, prelims, and subcontractor packages. Clean up / restructure sales BOQs to ensure operational clarity and compliance with BM Trada / ASFP / project-specific requirements. Stakeholder & Client Interface Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Sales, and the Client team to ensure all commercial matters are managed professionally. Respond to commercial queries, RFIs, and contract-related correspondence. Support the operational team in delivering high-quality, compliant works in line with the programme. Compliance & Quality Ensure all commercial outputs align with compliance frameworks (BM Trada, ASFP, Building Safety Act, and client-specific standards). Support the creation of design packs and technical documentation where required. About You: The Person Who Will Excel Here We're looking for someone who combines commercial sharpness with operational instinct, someone who thrives in a role with both structure and autonomy. Experience & Technical Strengths 5+ years QS experience (ideally in fire protection or a specialist MEP subcontractor) Strong measured survey capability Excellent document-production and client-facing communication Solid Excel/Sheets skills and BOQ understanding Proven track record of managing JCT contracts Experience managing valuations, variations and financial control Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent Experience working with Salesforce, OneTrace, Procore or similar systems. Understanding of BM Trada schemes / ASFP guidance / BSA Golden Thread requirements. Full UK driving licence. Traits & Mindset Commercially ambitious with strong attention to detail Proactive, structured and able to work independently Confident in negotiations and client conversations Strong leadership potential, capable of developing a junior QS Comfortable in a fast-moving, scaling SME environment Strategic thinker with the ability to forecast, challenge and improve processes How to Apply: If you are intersted in this position and would like to learn more we would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV to the link provided and we will be in contact.
Vacancy Ref: Ak The Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and ambitious Estates professional to join a highly successful, privately owned UK business with a substantial and diverse property portfolio based in the stunning Lake District National Park. Over the past 30 years, our client has heavily invested in building and developing a unique mixed-use estate, and their portfolio includes: Extensive office and commercial buildings 20+ residential rental properties Over 900 acres of parkland and farmland Historic houses Traditional pubs and hospitality venues Retail outlets including artisan food businesses This is not a "steady-state" estates role. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful, strategically important projects and help shape an estate designed to stand the test of time. The Role - Estates Manager / Surveyor Reporting directly to the Board, you will take responsibility for delivering a wide variety of property and building projects across the estate. Projects could include: Planning and delivering warehouse extensions Leading refurbishment programmes across hospitality assets Negotiating with contractors and professional advisers Managing specifications, proposals and project approvals Developing and embedding new property processes and procedures You will lead internal teams and external consultants, manage workloads and outputs, and provide detailed progress reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and to exceptionally high standards. About You We are seeking a bright, driven and highly organised professional who enjoys challenge and autonomy. You will have: A strong academic background (excellent A-levels and a STEM or RICS-accredited degree) Ideally 5+ years' post-graduate experience in a professional property or building environment Outstanding organisational and project management skills Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability Strong IT skills (CAD experience advantageous) A positive, flexible and resilient mindset The confidence to take ownership and accountability You will be professional, ambitious and take real pride in your work. You will motivate others, build strong internal relationships, and maintain high standards across everything you deliver. What's on Offer: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Clear career and salary progression Minimum 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays Generous healthcare benefits Company pension scheme Leisure and golf club membership Staff discounts across retail outlets A collaborative, supportive and unique company culture You will be based in one of the Lake District's most attractive working environments, joining a profitable, thriving business that values long-term investment in both its estate and its people. Interested? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Andrew Kingsley MRICS M: E: W: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Vacancy Ref: Ak The Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and ambitious Estates professional to join a highly successful, privately owned UK business with a substantial and diverse property portfolio based in the stunning Lake District National Park. Over the past 30 years, our client has heavily invested in building and developing a unique mixed-use estate, and their portfolio includes: Extensive office and commercial buildings 20+ residential rental properties Over 900 acres of parkland and farmland Historic houses Traditional pubs and hospitality venues Retail outlets including artisan food businesses This is not a "steady-state" estates role. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful, strategically important projects and help shape an estate designed to stand the test of time. The Role - Estates Manager / Surveyor Reporting directly to the Board, you will take responsibility for delivering a wide variety of property and building projects across the estate. Projects could include: Planning and delivering warehouse extensions Leading refurbishment programmes across hospitality assets Negotiating with contractors and professional advisers Managing specifications, proposals and project approvals Developing and embedding new property processes and procedures You will lead internal teams and external consultants, manage workloads and outputs, and provide detailed progress reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and to exceptionally high standards. About You We are seeking a bright, driven and highly organised professional who enjoys challenge and autonomy. You will have: A strong academic background (excellent A-levels and a STEM or RICS-accredited degree) Ideally 5+ years' post-graduate experience in a professional property or building environment Outstanding organisational and project management skills Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability Strong IT skills (CAD experience advantageous) A positive, flexible and resilient mindset The confidence to take ownership and accountability You will be professional, ambitious and take real pride in your work. You will motivate others, build strong internal relationships, and maintain high standards across everything you deliver. What's on Offer: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Clear career and salary progression Minimum 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays Generous healthcare benefits Company pension scheme Leisure and golf club membership Staff discounts across retail outlets A collaborative, supportive and unique company culture You will be based in one of the Lake District's most attractive working environments, joining a profitable, thriving business that values long-term investment in both its estate and its people. Interested? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Andrew Kingsley MRICS M: E: W: All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Technical Compliance Officer (Fire Safety) - West Midlands Based Council £29.42 p/h Umbrella LTD / £23.37 p/h PAYE 37 Hours per week Temporary Contract Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Technical Compliance Officer (Fire Safety) on behalf of a West Midlands based Council. Overview of the role This is a key position within the Council's Property Services function, supporting fire safety remediation works and ensuring robust compliance across a varied property portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in addressing actions identified through Fire Risk Assessments, supporting the delivery of corrective works, and contributing to the ongoing development and monitoring of fire safety compliance frameworks. The role requires close collaboration with Building Surveyors, Compliance Managers, contractors, and wider stakeholders to embed a strong culture of fire safety and legislative compliance across the estate. Responsibilities Support fire safety remediation works across the Council's property portfolio Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and best practice guidance Address actions raised from Fire Risk Assessments and implement corrective measures Assist with benchmarking and monitoring fire safety standards across the estate Support the development and management of fire compliance frameworks Procure and organise packages of fire safety works in line with Council procedures Oversee accurate record keeping to support audit and compliance requirements Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure works are delivered efficiently and safely Requirements Experience working within fire safety compliance, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements Experience managing or overseeing remedial works linked to Fire Risk Assessments Ability to manage contractors and ensure works are completed to required standards Strong organisational skills and attention to compliance documentation Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Compliance professional to join a forward-thinking local authority and make a direct impact on building safety and statutory compliance. If you're looking for work but this role isn't for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for. Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on or via email at
Mar 09, 2026
Seasonal
Technical Compliance Officer (Fire Safety) - West Midlands Based Council £29.42 p/h Umbrella LTD / £23.37 p/h PAYE 37 Hours per week Temporary Contract Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Technical Compliance Officer (Fire Safety) on behalf of a West Midlands based Council. Overview of the role This is a key position within the Council's Property Services function, supporting fire safety remediation works and ensuring robust compliance across a varied property portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in addressing actions identified through Fire Risk Assessments, supporting the delivery of corrective works, and contributing to the ongoing development and monitoring of fire safety compliance frameworks. The role requires close collaboration with Building Surveyors, Compliance Managers, contractors, and wider stakeholders to embed a strong culture of fire safety and legislative compliance across the estate. Responsibilities Support fire safety remediation works across the Council's property portfolio Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and best practice guidance Address actions raised from Fire Risk Assessments and implement corrective measures Assist with benchmarking and monitoring fire safety standards across the estate Support the development and management of fire compliance frameworks Procure and organise packages of fire safety works in line with Council procedures Oversee accurate record keeping to support audit and compliance requirements Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure works are delivered efficiently and safely Requirements Experience working within fire safety compliance, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements Experience managing or overseeing remedial works linked to Fire Risk Assessments Ability to manage contractors and ensure works are completed to required standards Strong organisational skills and attention to compliance documentation Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Compliance professional to join a forward-thinking local authority and make a direct impact on building safety and statutory compliance. If you're looking for work but this role isn't for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for. Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on or via email at
Head of Commercial Property- Liverpool City Council Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool (Hybrid Working), L2 2BS £700 p/d inside ir35 umbrella 3 months initial contract Reports To: Director of Property Direct Reports: General Practice Surveyors, Asset Valuation Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Unqualified Surveyors, Senior Land Surveyor, Senior Data Officer and Senior Programme Delivery Officer. Job Purpose The Head of Commercial Property provides strategic leadership and professional advice on the management of the Council's commercial property portfolio. The role ensures that Council-owned land and buildings are effectively managed to maximise income, generate capital receipts, support regeneration and deliver wider social and economic benefits for the city. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for the Council's commercial property and asset management services. Manage and optimise the Council's commercial property portfolio to maximise income and value while minimising liabilities. Lead negotiations on commercial property matters including lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, acquisitions and disposals. Oversee property valuations and ensure accurate asset information is maintained. Develop and implement asset management strategies and support the Council's Strategic Asset Review programme. Provide professional property advice to senior officers, Members and service departments. Support regeneration projects and strategic development initiatives across the city. Prepare and present reports to senior management and committees. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and governance procedures. Lead, manage and develop the Commercial Property team, ensuring delivery of service targets and performance standards. Contribute to the Council's financial planning, income generation and budget management. Person Specification Essential Degree in property or a related discipline. Corporate membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Significant experience in commercial property asset management. Experience leading and managing professional teams. Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. Ability to provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders. Desirable Experience working within the public sector or local government. Knowledge of property legislation and market trends. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, then please call or email to discuss further.
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Head of Commercial Property- Liverpool City Council Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool (Hybrid Working), L2 2BS £700 p/d inside ir35 umbrella 3 months initial contract Reports To: Director of Property Direct Reports: General Practice Surveyors, Asset Valuation Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Unqualified Surveyors, Senior Land Surveyor, Senior Data Officer and Senior Programme Delivery Officer. Job Purpose The Head of Commercial Property provides strategic leadership and professional advice on the management of the Council's commercial property portfolio. The role ensures that Council-owned land and buildings are effectively managed to maximise income, generate capital receipts, support regeneration and deliver wider social and economic benefits for the city. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for the Council's commercial property and asset management services. Manage and optimise the Council's commercial property portfolio to maximise income and value while minimising liabilities. Lead negotiations on commercial property matters including lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, acquisitions and disposals. Oversee property valuations and ensure accurate asset information is maintained. Develop and implement asset management strategies and support the Council's Strategic Asset Review programme. Provide professional property advice to senior officers, Members and service departments. Support regeneration projects and strategic development initiatives across the city. Prepare and present reports to senior management and committees. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and governance procedures. Lead, manage and develop the Commercial Property team, ensuring delivery of service targets and performance standards. Contribute to the Council's financial planning, income generation and budget management. Person Specification Essential Degree in property or a related discipline. Corporate membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Significant experience in commercial property asset management. Experience leading and managing professional teams. Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. Ability to provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders. Desirable Experience working within the public sector or local government. Knowledge of property legislation and market trends. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, then please call or email to discuss further.
Project and Cost Manager - Property Services St Albans, UK Job Description Posted Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 01:00 Expires Saturday 14 March 2026 at 00:59 Project & Cost Manager - Property Services Location: Remote - Home Based Salary: up to £45,000 Contract: Full-time / Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Abbeyfield Living Society is dedicated to creating communities where older people can thrive - living happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives. We are now seeking a skilled and motivated Project & Cost Manager to join our Property Services team, playing a key role in ensuring our homes and environments remain welcoming, safe, and sustainable. About the Role of Project & Cost Manager - Property Services This is a unique hybrid role, combining the responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor and a Project Manager. You will lead the planning, procurement, delivery, and financial management of capital projects from inception to completion. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, you will safeguard value for money and support the organisation's strategic goals in maintaining and improving its property portfolio. Your expertise in cost control and project management will also extend to day-to-day repairs and void expenditure, ensuring strict financial oversight and compliance across our supply chain. Working closely with our Procurement Manager and framework providers, you'll ensure we achieve best practice, compliance, and customer-focused outcomes. Key Responsibilities Deliver capital projects from feasibility to completion, ensuring compliance with health & safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. Lead on procurement, tendering, and contract administration (e.g. JCT/NEC contracts). Monitor project costs, valuations, and variations, ensuring financial efficiency. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. Champion a culture where customer experience is at the heart of every decision. Drive continuous improvement to ensure services remain innovative and sustainable. About You We're looking for a motivated professional with: A track record in property services or a related discipline, ideally across a diverse portfolio. Strong financial and commercial management skills, with proven experience in budget setting, cost control, and reporting. Knowledge of regulatory compliance, building regulations, and National Federation Rates. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline. Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience within the not-for-profit or charity sector, particularly in repairs and maintenance. Why Join Us? At Abbeyfield Living Society, we're more than just a care and housing provider - we're a community. You'll have the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping safe, high-quality homes where residents can truly thrive. In return, we offer a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and the reward of knowing your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Project and Cost Manager - Property Services St Albans, UK Job Description Posted Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 01:00 Expires Saturday 14 March 2026 at 00:59 Project & Cost Manager - Property Services Location: Remote - Home Based Salary: up to £45,000 Contract: Full-time / Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Abbeyfield Living Society is dedicated to creating communities where older people can thrive - living happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives. We are now seeking a skilled and motivated Project & Cost Manager to join our Property Services team, playing a key role in ensuring our homes and environments remain welcoming, safe, and sustainable. About the Role of Project & Cost Manager - Property Services This is a unique hybrid role, combining the responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor and a Project Manager. You will lead the planning, procurement, delivery, and financial management of capital projects from inception to completion. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, you will safeguard value for money and support the organisation's strategic goals in maintaining and improving its property portfolio. Your expertise in cost control and project management will also extend to day-to-day repairs and void expenditure, ensuring strict financial oversight and compliance across our supply chain. Working closely with our Procurement Manager and framework providers, you'll ensure we achieve best practice, compliance, and customer-focused outcomes. Key Responsibilities Deliver capital projects from feasibility to completion, ensuring compliance with health & safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. Lead on procurement, tendering, and contract administration (e.g. JCT/NEC contracts). Monitor project costs, valuations, and variations, ensuring financial efficiency. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. Champion a culture where customer experience is at the heart of every decision. Drive continuous improvement to ensure services remain innovative and sustainable. About You We're looking for a motivated professional with: A track record in property services or a related discipline, ideally across a diverse portfolio. Strong financial and commercial management skills, with proven experience in budget setting, cost control, and reporting. Knowledge of regulatory compliance, building regulations, and National Federation Rates. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline. Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience within the not-for-profit or charity sector, particularly in repairs and maintenance. Why Join Us? At Abbeyfield Living Society, we're more than just a care and housing provider - we're a community. You'll have the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping safe, high-quality homes where residents can truly thrive. In return, we offer a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and the reward of knowing your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
Are you a Building Surveyor who thrives on projects that truly matter? Are you inspired by heritage buildings and the challenge of carefully shaping them for the future? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. A growing consultancy is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their close-knit team in London. You'll work on some of the UK's most iconic and culturally significant buildings - from national museums and royal estates to conservation charities and healthcare projects. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and progression. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, development is encouraged, and your contribution genuinely makes an impact. The Role As a Building Surveyor, you will be involved in projects from inception to completion, working across heritage and contemporary sectors. Key responsibilities include: Undertaking building surveys, inspections, and condition reports on complex, listed, and characterful buildings Supporting full project delivery, from specifications and tender documentation through to on-site contract administration Leading site meetings, preparing clear reports, and maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders Administering contracts (including JCT), managing valuations, variations, and final accounts Ensuring all work complies with statutory requirements, health & safety standards, and conservation best practice About You You'll be a motivated and thoughtful professional who enjoys taking ownership and contributing to meaningful projects. You'll ideally have: A degree in Building Surveying. A strong grounding in professional surveying, with heritage or conservation experience highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships. A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach to work. Confidence working independently as well as within a growing team. A full driving licence and access to a car. If you're looking for rapid progression and a supportive team where your voice will be heard, this is an exceptional opportunity. They are flexible with level of experience. For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Charmaine Mundy. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Are you a Building Surveyor who thrives on projects that truly matter? Are you inspired by heritage buildings and the challenge of carefully shaping them for the future? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. A growing consultancy is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their close-knit team in London. You'll work on some of the UK's most iconic and culturally significant buildings - from national museums and royal estates to conservation charities and healthcare projects. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and progression. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, development is encouraged, and your contribution genuinely makes an impact. The Role As a Building Surveyor, you will be involved in projects from inception to completion, working across heritage and contemporary sectors. Key responsibilities include: Undertaking building surveys, inspections, and condition reports on complex, listed, and characterful buildings Supporting full project delivery, from specifications and tender documentation through to on-site contract administration Leading site meetings, preparing clear reports, and maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders Administering contracts (including JCT), managing valuations, variations, and final accounts Ensuring all work complies with statutory requirements, health & safety standards, and conservation best practice About You You'll be a motivated and thoughtful professional who enjoys taking ownership and contributing to meaningful projects. You'll ideally have: A degree in Building Surveying. A strong grounding in professional surveying, with heritage or conservation experience highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships. A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach to work. Confidence working independently as well as within a growing team. A full driving licence and access to a car. If you're looking for rapid progression and a supportive team where your voice will be heard, this is an exceptional opportunity. They are flexible with level of experience. For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Charmaine Mundy. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
The MD Group have been retained by our Client to recuit an experienced MRICS Surveyor for their business. Our Client are a Sussex HQ'd SME. Their primary service line is delivering quality Level 2 & Level 3 reports to their private clients. The MRICS Surveyor will carry out four surveys per week and have one dedicated admin day. The business utilises Go Report as there software choice, equally they are happy to speak to Surveyors who have a preference to use pen/paper/dictation to complete their reports. It is essential that you have experience of carrying out Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys. For business purposes our client has a requirement to recruit an MRICS. However due to the expansion of the business, AssocRICS Surveyors will also be considered on merit. The Client has expressed an interest in Surveyors who reside anywhere from Crawley to Worthing to Brighton. Essentially a large catchment area.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
The MD Group have been retained by our Client to recuit an experienced MRICS Surveyor for their business. Our Client are a Sussex HQ'd SME. Their primary service line is delivering quality Level 2 & Level 3 reports to their private clients. The MRICS Surveyor will carry out four surveys per week and have one dedicated admin day. The business utilises Go Report as there software choice, equally they are happy to speak to Surveyors who have a preference to use pen/paper/dictation to complete their reports. It is essential that you have experience of carrying out Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys. For business purposes our client has a requirement to recruit an MRICS. However due to the expansion of the business, AssocRICS Surveyors will also be considered on merit. The Client has expressed an interest in Surveyors who reside anywhere from Crawley to Worthing to Brighton. Essentially a large catchment area.
Fire Safety Surveyor (FTC) Salary: 50,000 plus travel expenses Location: North London, Hertfordshire, Essex Are you passionate about fire safety and ensuring the wellbeing of residents in large property portfolios? Do you thrive in collaborative environments, providing expert advice to contractors and stakeholders to maintain compliance and safety standards? We're supporting a leading housing provider to recruit a Fire Safety Surveyor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This vital role involves overseeing fire safety across diverse properties, ensuring proactive measures and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with contractors, internal teams, and external suppliers to deliver comprehensive fire safety solutions, ranging from active systems to passive measures like fire doors and compartmentation. The successful Fire Safety Surveyor will: Review completed Fire Risk Assessments and develop actionable improvement plans. Provide technical guidance to trades, contractors, and suppliers to uphold compliance and best practice. Oversee contractors working on fire alarms, AOV systems, fire doors, and asbestos reinspection. Manage contracts and monitor project schedules to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring zero tolerance for non-compliance in all activities. The successful candidate will have: Strong fire/building surveying experience, including specifying remedial works for FRA actions. NEBOSH Fire / Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma (or equivalent). Professional membership with the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) preferred. Up-to-date knowledge of building safety regulations, construction, and repair practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organisation committed to delivering safe, secure homes. If you're ready to make a real difference in fire safety management, for more information or to apply, please contact Tom Hewat at or call (phone number removed). Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Mar 07, 2026
Contractor
Fire Safety Surveyor (FTC) Salary: 50,000 plus travel expenses Location: North London, Hertfordshire, Essex Are you passionate about fire safety and ensuring the wellbeing of residents in large property portfolios? Do you thrive in collaborative environments, providing expert advice to contractors and stakeholders to maintain compliance and safety standards? We're supporting a leading housing provider to recruit a Fire Safety Surveyor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This vital role involves overseeing fire safety across diverse properties, ensuring proactive measures and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with contractors, internal teams, and external suppliers to deliver comprehensive fire safety solutions, ranging from active systems to passive measures like fire doors and compartmentation. The successful Fire Safety Surveyor will: Review completed Fire Risk Assessments and develop actionable improvement plans. Provide technical guidance to trades, contractors, and suppliers to uphold compliance and best practice. Oversee contractors working on fire alarms, AOV systems, fire doors, and asbestos reinspection. Manage contracts and monitor project schedules to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring zero tolerance for non-compliance in all activities. The successful candidate will have: Strong fire/building surveying experience, including specifying remedial works for FRA actions. NEBOSH Fire / Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma (or equivalent). Professional membership with the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) preferred. Up-to-date knowledge of building safety regulations, construction, and repair practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organisation committed to delivering safe, secure homes. If you're ready to make a real difference in fire safety management, for more information or to apply, please contact Tom Hewat at or call (phone number removed). Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Disrepair Surveyor Location: East London (Social Housing) Pay Rate: PAYE: 29 PAYE Hour Contract Type: Temporary Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a leading social housing organisation in East London. This temporary contract role will focus on assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, and partner agencies to ensure high-quality repair work is completed to compliance standards, specifications, and within the agreed schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities: Disrepair Assessments: Undertake assessments of disrepair maintenance issues across the housing portfolio and support the Repairs Partnering team. Quality Control: Ensure contractors and partner agencies meet the required compliance standards and specifications in all repair contracts. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital records of assessments, site visits, and work progress. Provide comprehensive reports and update the asset management database regularly. Resident-Focused Approach: Handle disrepair cases with a focus on customer care, maintaining effective communication with residents throughout the process. Collaboration: Work closely with the Building Safety Operations and Compliance teams to ensure homes are safe and meet regulatory requirements. Contract Administration: Administer building and partnering contracts, ensuring repairs are carried out in line with housing regulations and schedules. Key Skills & Experience: Experience in Building Surveying: Previous experience in building surveying, particularly in a residential environment, including Stock Condition Surveys and HHSRS assessments. Report Writing: Strong ability to produce detailed reports, with good written communication skills. Housing Legislation Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of housing legislation and regulations, particularly concerning repairs and maintenance. Project Management: Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple repairs and ensure compliance with deadlines and budgets. Contract Administration: Experience with administering building and partnering contracts. Asbestos Awareness: Understanding of Asbestos Regulations and safe working practices. Resident Liaison: Experience liaising with residents and addressing their concerns professionally. IT Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other IT tools for record-keeping and reporting. Awareness of Awabbs Law & Timescales: Understanding of legal timescales and deadlines related to disrepair cases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dedicated to delivering high-quality service within a busy, dynamic social housing environment. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with experience in disrepair surveying and a passion for customer care, we encourage you to apply.
Mar 07, 2026
Contractor
Disrepair Surveyor Location: East London (Social Housing) Pay Rate: PAYE: 29 PAYE Hour Contract Type: Temporary Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a leading social housing organisation in East London. This temporary contract role will focus on assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, and partner agencies to ensure high-quality repair work is completed to compliance standards, specifications, and within the agreed schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities: Disrepair Assessments: Undertake assessments of disrepair maintenance issues across the housing portfolio and support the Repairs Partnering team. Quality Control: Ensure contractors and partner agencies meet the required compliance standards and specifications in all repair contracts. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital records of assessments, site visits, and work progress. Provide comprehensive reports and update the asset management database regularly. Resident-Focused Approach: Handle disrepair cases with a focus on customer care, maintaining effective communication with residents throughout the process. Collaboration: Work closely with the Building Safety Operations and Compliance teams to ensure homes are safe and meet regulatory requirements. Contract Administration: Administer building and partnering contracts, ensuring repairs are carried out in line with housing regulations and schedules. Key Skills & Experience: Experience in Building Surveying: Previous experience in building surveying, particularly in a residential environment, including Stock Condition Surveys and HHSRS assessments. Report Writing: Strong ability to produce detailed reports, with good written communication skills. Housing Legislation Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of housing legislation and regulations, particularly concerning repairs and maintenance. Project Management: Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple repairs and ensure compliance with deadlines and budgets. Contract Administration: Experience with administering building and partnering contracts. Asbestos Awareness: Understanding of Asbestos Regulations and safe working practices. Resident Liaison: Experience liaising with residents and addressing their concerns professionally. IT Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other IT tools for record-keeping and reporting. Awareness of Awabbs Law & Timescales: Understanding of legal timescales and deadlines related to disrepair cases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dedicated to delivering high-quality service within a busy, dynamic social housing environment. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with experience in disrepair surveying and a passion for customer care, we encourage you to apply.
