Senior Building Surveyor

  • Eden Brown
  • Sep 11, 2025
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Senior Building Surveyor - Local Council


Location: Surrey Salary: 52,000 - 55,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid & Flexible

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join a Local Council based in East Surrey. This is a key leadership role ensuring our housing stock, corporate assets and neighbourhoods are safe, compliant and well-maintained in line with the latest regulatory standards, including the Social Housing Act 2024.

The Role
As Senior Building Surveyor, you will:

  • Lead and manage a team of 6, driving service excellence and performance.

  • Deliver a comprehensive surveying service across residential and non-residential properties.

  • Oversee a predominately planned works portfolio but involved in some complex repair projects

  • Conduct property inspections, condition surveys and specialist assessments.

  • Provide expert technical advice on building pathology, Party Wall matters and contractual issues.

  • Manage procurement, contracts and contractor performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.

  • Deputise for the Property Services Manager and contribute to wider housing service delivery.

About You

  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

  • Proven experience in building surveying, contract management and compliance.

  • Strong technical knowledge, with an ability to provide expert advice and clear reports.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.