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