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 housingReady 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