Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorshipAbout the roleHere at The Joseph Rowntree Foundation, were seeking a Senior Surveyor to provide technical leadership across our Property Services team, ensuring our homes are safe, well maintained and compliant with statutory and organisational requirements.Youll lead on the identification, diagnosis and resolution of complex property condition issues, with a particular focus on damp and mould, disrepair, housing hazards and statutory compliance, including the requirements of Awaabs Law. Youll ensure high-risk cases, particularly those involving vulnerable residents, are identified, prioritised and resolved promptly and effectively.Providing professional oversight and technical direction to the surveying function, youll ensure decisions are evidence-based, consistent and robust enough to withstand legal, regulatory and external scrutiny. Youll also provide technical expertise in

relation to complaints, litigation and regulatory enquiries, while supporting quality assurance and continuous service improvement.This is an influential role where your technical expertise, professional judgement and commitment to resident safety will directly contribute to improving the quality of our homes and the experience of our residents.About youWed like you to have significant experience in building surveying or housing maintenance, ideally within a social housing, local authority or regulated housing environment. You will have strong experience diagnosing and managing complex building defects, including damp and mould, disrepair and structural issues, with a strong knowledge of building pathology, defect diagnosis and appropriate remedial solutions. Youll also have a good understanding of HHSRS and housing health and safety hazards.The role requires experience supervising or leading surveyors or technical staff, as well as managing contractors and monitoring technical

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