Senior Maintenance Surveyor

Home Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking a Senior Maintenance Surveyor to lead and develop a team, ensuring high-quality services. The role involves managing performance, supporting customers, and providing strategic direction. Candidates should have a RICS accredited degree or equivalent, knowledge of housing legislation, and experience in managing complex repairs. This position is based in London with hybrid working options and offers competitive benefits including 34 days leave and a generous pension.

Benefits

34 days leave

Generous pension

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• RICS, CIOB accredited Building Surveying degree or equivalent qualification.
• Great knowledge of housing legislation and HHSRS.
• Ability to manage complex repairs confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Maintenance Surveyors to ensure quality services.
• Support customers by solving challenges and improving property standards.
• Manage performance and provide strategic direction for the surveying team.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of housing legislation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Technical expertise in repairs

Education

RICS, CIOB accredited Building Surveying degree or equivalent

PCA QT level qualification (or willingness to complete)

Job description

Senior Maintenance Surveyor (26182)

London, Liverpool Street hybrid working 2 days office based per week

Permanent, full (37.5 hpw)

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 pa, based on skills and experience, with brilliant benefits! We cannot offer CoS for this role!

Home, a place where you belong

Ever feel like you’re the one people come to when things need sorting properly? You like doing things right the first time, with pride in the work and the know‑how to back it up. If that sounds like you, you might just love this role as our new Senior Maintenance Surveyor, joining our friendly and forward‑thinking team.

You’ll lead a group of skilled surveyors, bringing your technical expertise to help raise the bar on quality and repairs. Your decisions will shape homes and lives, not just bricks and budgets. Whether you’re mentoring a team member, managing contractors, or spotting the small details that make a big difference, you’ll be helping us deliver the safe, warm homes our customers deserve. We’re known for doing things with care, and you’ll be right at the heart of it.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of Maintenance Surveyors, to deliver the right output, content and quality services
• Support customers by solving challenges and improving property standards
• Manage performance, and provide strategic direction for the surveying team
• Lead by example across inspections, preparation of specifications, and ensuring repairs standards are met
• Be the technical expert and lead on complex repairs, damp and mould, disrepair, adaptations and HHSRS
• Keep track of budgets and influence how we deliver great value.

Join a team that cares about you as much as the customers we support. From flexible working to brilliant wellbeing support, you’re free to bring your best self to work and grow in a way that suits you. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!

You have

• RICS, CIOB accredited Building Surveying degree or equivalent qualification and/or strong experience built up through your working profession
• A PCA QT level qualification or a willingness to complete this qualification
• Great knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS and building compliance
• Confidence with damp and mould advice and managing complex repairs
• A self‑starter mindset with care and attention to detail
• A collaborative way of working and clear, calm communication skills.

The practical bits

You’ll work Monday to Friday.

You’ll manage your own diary, so if you want to take a longer lunch, you can use your flexi time to manage that!

To get from A to B, you’ll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we’ll pay your mileage!

You need a Basic DBS check done and we pay for that.

Benefits

34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”!); option to buy five days more (subject to criteria), and you can enjoy 2 days paid volunteering.

Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online!

Save up to £1,140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.

800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.

We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer; our tools and support are here when you need them!

Grow your career with us, we’ll help you take the next step.