Principal Surveyor Full Time Temporary

2 weeks ago


Cinderford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Adecco Full time
Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council team in a service role as a Principal Surveyor

Are you an experienced Principal Surveyor looking for a temporary contract in the Housing industry? Our client, a reputable organisation in the London Borough Council, is seeking a Principal Surveyor to join their team and lead a specialist team of surveyors and support staff.

This exciting opportunity will allow you to be responsible for all technical aspects of repair, maintenance, improvement, and re-servicing of council-owned properties.

If you have strong surveying skills and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.


Service Area:
Housing Property Services
Inclusive Economy & Housing

  • Daily rate From: 317.
Contract Length: 3 months with possibility to be extended

  • Full Time
  • As a Principal Surveyor, you will be responsible for leading a professional housing surveying service, managing all technical aspects of property repair, maintenance, and improvement. You will ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures while providing an effective responsive repair and planned maintenance service.
Take on the role of the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager in their absence.
Monitor and review current services across Housing Property Services, implement improvements, and set standards for continuous service improvement.
Provide efficient technical support for Housing Property Services, including expertise in disrepair, insurance claims, and customer care.
Develop collaborative working relationships with contractors, partners, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet objectives and deliver best value.
Conduct Health & Safety inspections, evaluate findings, and oversee necessary works.
Manage disrepair and legal casework, liaising with legal representatives and representing the organisation in litigation.
Chair project team meetings, monitor project progress, and respond to queries from residents, members, and other parties.
Procure consultancy services and act as the client for technical consultants.
Prepare project programmes, reports, feasibility studies, and tenders.
Attend meetings, report to senior managers, and represent the organisation on housing-related matters.
Consult and liaise with tenants, housing management staff, consultants, and stakeholders throughout project stages.
Investigate and resolve complaints, disputes, and technical matters.

Knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, disrepair legislation, HHSRS legislation, and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Formal training in building technology/construction, repairs, estimating, or contractual matters at degree, HND, or HNC level.

Considerable experience in building inspection, fault identification, and report/specification preparation.
Supervisory experience in building works.
Strong track record of successfully managing contracts/projects.
Ability to write clear and accurate contract documentation.
Capability to access awkward places, climb ladders, and scaffolding.
Strong report writing skills.
Full driving licence (not required).
Join our client's team and contribute to the transformation of housing services in the London Borough. Apply now and help make a positive impact on the community.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer.

It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.

Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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