Building Surveyor; Team Leader

Building Surveyor (Team Leader)

Ipswich, Suffolk | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (2-3 days remote working)
Salary: £49,000

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing property services and surveying organisation for an experienced Building Surveyor to lead a team delivering surveying and property inspection services across residential portfolios.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and driven surveying professional to take ownership of operational delivery, team performance, and client relationships within a fast-paced environment.

What’s on

Offer:

* Hybrid working (2-3 days remote/working from home)

* 37 hours per week

* Minimum of 26 days annual leave + bank holidays

* High employer pension contribution

* Free gym and swimming membership

* Free local public transport

The Role:

You will oversee the delivery of surveying services across a range of residential and property maintenance projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction are consistently achieved.

You will lead and support a team of surveyors while acting as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing and supporting a team of building surveyors and technical staff

* Overseeing property inspections, defect diagnosis, and reporting

* Ensuring works are delivered in line with budgets, KPIs, and service standards

* Managing responsive repairs, planned maintenance, voids, and refurbishment programmes

* Reviewing specifications, schedules of work, and contractor performance

* Ensuring compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations

* Producing technical reports, performance data, and operational updates

* Building strong relationships with clients, residents, and contractors

* Supporting continuous improvement and service development initiatives

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

* Proven experience in a Building Surveying or Property Maintenance

* Strong technical knowledge of residential property maintenance and construction

* Experience managing teams, contractors, and operational delivery

* Ability to diagnose building defects and specify remedial works

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Strong organisational and commercial awareness

* Good IT skills and experience using property or asset management systems

* A proactive and solutions-focused approach

Qualifications & Requirements:

Essential

* HNC/HND or degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline

* Full UK driving licence