Senior Building Surveyor

Overview

Lead building surveyor overseeing projects, mentoring team, ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• team management
• mentoring
• technical advice
• proposal review
• project management
• contract administration

Tasks

This is a leadership role where you’ll mentor and develop Building Surveyors and Assistant Surveyors, fostering a culture of growth and succession. You’ll manage complex surveying operations, prepare detailed specifications, oversee contractor appointments, and act as project manager or contract administrator on major works. Your technical advice will support asset management strategies and ensure compliance with regulations including HHSRS, Decent Homes, and FHH. -Manage Building Surveyor(s) and Assistant Building Surveyor(s) ensuring that they are working effectively and efficiently. Providing support as required and effectively managing performance by regular one-to-ones and performance reviews -Mentor, coach and develop the competence of the Surveying team and other colleagues in the Surveying Services Department. -Provide qualified and comprehensive advice and support on a range of property issue regular contacts. -Review proposals provided from internal or external stakeholders for structural, or non-structural alterations including, but not limited to, asset concerns, customer home improvements, disabled facilities grant works, party wall notices, neighbourhood / scheme improvements, shared ownership improvements, planned works, investments works and provide necessary advice. As required by Paradigm policy, carry out post inspections to sign-off as satisfactory. -Act as project manager and/or contract administrator, principal designer, or client representative for repair or project works.

Requirements

• cad
• hnd
• building surveying
• jct
• project management
• inspections

What You Bring

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. -Skilled at managing consultants and contractors -Some experience in the housing field, preferably for a registered social landlord -Able to undertake inspections and report against HHSRS -Experience in Building Surveys and repairs Inc. Major defects -Drivers licence and own vehicle -Minimum qualification of a HND in Building Construction OR degree in Building Surveying with a substantial formal surveying experience -Experience of managing large projects from inception to completion including property alterations and / or energy efficiency -Experience of CAD -Physically fit to carry out inspections which might include dealing with inclement weather, poorly lit conditions, climbing stairs or ladders or scaffolds, visiting construction sites etc. -Knowledge of building contract forms JCT -Able to prepare specifications, plans, schedule of works

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Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. Many of our colleagues began their journey with us in temporary or interim roles and have gone on to build successful careers at SettleParadigm. Even if a longer-term opportunity doesn’t arise immediately, you’ll gain valuable experience, expand your skillset, and strengthen your employability in this and related fields. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future. -Peer-recognition rewards platform -Paid professional subscription (one per year) -Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) -annual salary: £58,034 per annum -25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options -Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice -Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) -Life cover and income protection -Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging -Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave -3 paid volunteering days in the local communities -Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships -30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support

About Paradigm Housing Group

-Evolved from a small housing provider into a regional powerhouse, born in 1988. -Operates as a charitable Community Benefit Society, reinvesting all surplus into new homes and services. -Typical projects include affordable rental homes, shared-ownership developments, market-rent properties, and support accommodation. -Plans a merger/acquisition to expand its portfolio to nearly 30,000 homes. -Regulator-rated top tier for governance (G1) and financial viability (V1).

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Security Clearance

-subject to basic or enhanced criminal disclosure when a conditional offer is made.