Senior Building Surveyor Permanent

Adecco-Housing are collaborating with a housing provider that manages a diverse and growing portfolio. They are now seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team at the heart of keeping homes safe, warm, and in top condition.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a patch, oversee key repairs and adaptations, and influence the future of housing standards in one of London’s most diverse and vibrant communities.

Senior Building Surveyor – Housing Repairs & Adaptations
Location: East London
Salary: £49,000 – £52,000 per annum
Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Social Housing | Property Services | Surveying

As Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll be the go-to expert for all building surveying and repair activities in your area. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional repair services, driving value, and ensuring homes remain compliant, habitable, and resident-focused. You’ll also lead on a vital aids and adaptations programme, helping vulnerable residents live more comfortably and independently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and manage surveying activity on your patch – from inspection to completion

• Oversee contractors and multiple trade teams, ensuring works are delivered on time, to budget, and to a high standard

• Carry out detailed inspections, diagnose defects, and specify corrective works

• Prepare technical reports, drawings, feasibility studies, and cost estimates

• Lead the delivery of aids & adaptations projects, working closely with local authority partners and managing Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications

• Ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and high levels of health & safety across works

• Provide expert advice to internal teams across compliance, investment, and repairs and represent the organisation in legal proceedings and complex repair cases when needed

What You’ll Bring

• HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant construction or surveying discipline and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in building surveying, ideally in social housing

• Strong expertise in diagnostics, contract management, and housing disrepair

• Financial acumen – confident managing budgets, forecasting, and contractor payments

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, housing/asset systems (e.g., Northgate, Keystone), data analysis and a proactive, resident-focused approach with strong communication and influencing skills

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Portfolio ownership – lead on high-impact surveying work with autonomy and Direct influence – shape improvements that enhance lives and housing stock
• Work for a mission-led housing provider that values innovation and care and play a vital role in delivering dignity through decent housing

Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you’re a highly skilled surveyor with a passion for quality housing and want to make a real difference in East London communities, this is your next career move.

Apply now as a Senior Building Surveyor and be part of something meaningful.