Senior Building Surveyor

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll provide high level technical expertise across a diverse range of surveying activities that help protect, maintain and improve our homes. While this role does not include direct line management, you will play an important part in mentoring, guiding and supporting Building Surveyors and the team - sharing knowledge, offering technical insight and helping colleagues develop confidence and capability. If you enjoy technical challenge, problem solving and supporting others to grow, this role is an excellent fit. Based at our office in High Wycombe, Bucks the expectation is that you will attend twice a week for collaborative purposes, with some travel to sites mostly around the Buckinghamshire area. The remainder of your week can be be worked remotely/at home. Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve 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. Technical Support & Mentoring Provide guidance, coaching and technical advice to Surveyors and Assistants. Supporting the Surveying Services Manager with day to day coordination and provide cover when required. Promote consistent standards, continuous learning and best practice Surveying & Diagnostics You will undertake condition, compliance and specialist surveys across our housing stock. Diagnose building defects, including complex cases involving structure, fire safety, disrepair and damp & mould and produce high quality specifications, schedules of work and technical reports. Project & Contract Delivery Management of projects from inception to completion, including tendering and contract administration. You will oversee investment works, estate improvements and complex voids. Ensuring compliance with building regulations, planning requirements and health & safety Working with Stakeholders You will have a collaborative style when working with a wide range of colleagues across Property Services, Customer Services, Development and more. Engaging with contractors, consultants, residents, local authorities and regulatory partners. You will provide specialist input to support the delivery of new-build homes. What success looks like: • High quality surveying services delivered within agreed SLAs and KPIs • Accurate diagnosis of building issues with clear, detailed reports • Strong project delivery with compliant tendering and contract administration • Positive resident experience and constructive internal collaboration • Colleagues who feel supported, informed and confident through your mentoring What you’ll bring - must haves: • HND in Building Construction or a degree in Building Surveying • Professional qualification such as MRICS or MCIOB • Strong experience diagnosing defects and delivering repairs • Knowledge of JCT contracts and CDM 2015 • Ability to prepare specifications, tender documents and technical reports • Experience managing contractors and consultants • Understanding of HHSRS and other housing standards • Excellent organisational and problem solving skills • Proficient with costings and value for money assessments • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle • Physically able to work safely in varied site conditions Nice to haves: • Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues • Understanding of the social housing sector or experience within a registered provider 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. annual salary: £59,008 p/a (from 01 April 2026) 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) Life cover and income protection Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide: Mental Health First Aiders available to support Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities Peer-recognition rewards platform Paid professional subscription (one per year) Working Hours & Additional Pay 37 standard weekly hours: 9am- 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 5pm on Friday with 1 hour lunch. Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups. Accessibility and Adjustments We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. 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. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Closing Date: 31 March 2026 We reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.