Interim Senior Repairs Surveyor
London Borough of Waltham Forest
£407p/d Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
 
If you're an experienced Surveyor who enjoys leading from the front, this is a great opportunity to step into a role where you'll influence service delivery and standards across a busy London borough.
You'll be joining a team focused on delivering a highly responsive and resident-first repairs service.
 
As a Senior Surveyor, you'll take ownership of overseeing surveying activity across the borough's housing portfolio, while also supporting and developing more junior members of the team.
You'll:
·Manage and oversee the performance of surveyors, providing technical guidance on more complex cases
·Deputise for the Head of Repairs Partnering when required
·Deliver high-quality building surveying services across a varied housing stock
·Ensure contractors and partners are delivering works to the right standards, specifications, and timelines
·Carry out regular site inspections and maintain accurate digital records and reporting
·Support the delivery of a responsive repairs service, ensuring works are completed within key KPIs (including the 28-day Tenant Satisfaction Measure)
·Work closely with Building Safety Operations and Compliance teams to maintain safe and compliant homes
·Collaborate with Planned Works to help inform future investment decisions
 
What we're looking for
·UK Resident
·Minimum 3years experience within building surveying within a housing or local authority organisation.
·Experience managing or mentoring surveyors
·Confident handling complex repairs and technical cases
·Strong understanding of compliance and building safety requirements
·Ability to balance site-based work with accurate reporting and system updates