Senior Surveying Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

Title:

Senior Surveying Manager (RICS)
Business:
Housing Association
Salary: £68,000 + Benefits

Location:

Cambridgeshire

Overview
A leading housing association in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Senior Surveying Manager (RICS) to lead and manage a multi-disciplinary surveying function across its housing portfolio.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing reactive maintenance, including damp, mould and disrepair, while ensuring full regulatory compliance, high technical standards, and a strong resident-focused service.
You will manage and inspire a team of surveyors, provide expert technical guidance, and play a key role in supporting the organisation's wider asset management strategy.
Direct Reports

2 × Project Surveyors (Repairs)

2 × Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyors

Key Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership, mentoring and direction to a multi-disciplinary surveying team

Set clear performance objectives, monitor delivery against KPIs, conduct one-to-ones and annual appraisals, and manage underperformance where required

Plan and coordinate team workloads and resources to meet agreed service targets and deadlines

Identify training needs and ensure the team maintains up-to-date knowledge of legislation, best practice, and industry standards

Oversee and undertake complex building surveys, defect diagnosis, and condition assessments in line with RICS professional standards

Lead the project management of major works when required, including preparation of specifications, tender documentation, cost appraisals, and contract administration through to final account

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, including HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard, Building Regulations, Planning, and CDM Regulations

Contribute to the development and delivery of the asset management strategy, using survey data to inform long-term investment and sustainability objectives (including PAS 2035 where applicable)

Act as the key technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including residents, leaseholders, contractors, senior management, and legal advisors

Manage complex and sensitive cases, including dispute resolution, mediation, and providing expert evidence where required

Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring high levels of resident satisfaction and professional service delivery
About You

RICS qualified (essential)

Strong leadership experience within housing, social housing, or asset management environments

Extensive knowledge of responsive repairs, damp & mould, and disrepair legislation

Proven experience managing teams, performance, and complex technical workloads

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Confident operating in a regulatory-driven, resident-focused organisation
What's on Offer

Salary of £68,000 + benefits

Senior leadership role with strategic influence

Opportunity to lead a critical service area within housing

Long-term career development within a values-driven organisation