Senior Building Surveyor
East London | Full-Time | 35 Hours Per Week
Permanent
Recruiting on behalf of a leading housing provider
Hyperion is proud to partner with a forward-thinking and community-driven housing organisation based in East London. Due to continued growth and investment in their property services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their high-performing Repairs and Maintenance team.
The Role:
You’ll take the lead on all building surveying-related activities within a defined patch of housing stock, ensuring homes are safe, warm, and well-maintained. With a strong focus on resident satisfaction and value for money, you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality repairs service and managing key programmes including aids and adaptations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on building surveying functions across a designated property patch
- Deliver a cost-effective, efficient, and resident-focused repair service
- Supervise contractors and coordinate multiple trade activities
- Oversee the aids and adaptations programme
- Maintain and improve the organisation’s asset database
- Conduct feasibility studies, option appraisals, and provide budget estimates
- Provide technical advice to internal teams across assets, compliance, and investment
- Respond to repair-related enquiries, complaints, and correspondence
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally within housing or public sector environments
- Strong knowledge of repairs and maintenance legislation and best practice
- Track record in contractor management and delivering high-quality repairs programmes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Membership or working towards RICS, CIOB or similar (desirable)
Why Apply?
- Work for a purpose-led housing provider making real community impact
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Excellent benefits and career development opportunities
Interested?
Apply now or contact Hyperion for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. We’re passionate about connecting talented professionals with meaningful roles in housing and property services.