Property Surveyor

Role Overview

The City of Westminster Council is seeking an experienced Property Surveyor to join the Housing & Commercial Partnership team.

Reporting to the Senior Property Surveyor, this is a full-time, office-based role covering the city as required. The successful candidate will support the effective delivery of responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, and property inspections, ensuring all works meet high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Area Repairs Manager to inspect external and communal areas, identifying and prioritising reactive repairs and cyclical maintenance needs.

• Collaborate with Housing Services colleagues to deliver a seamless, high-quality service for residents.

• Provide technical support and manage local delivery of repairs contracts, ensuring compliance and performance standards are met.

• Highlight key investment needs to the Property Planning and Assets Team to inform major works programmes.

• Carry out pre-, post-, and during inspections on building structures, resident homes, and communal areas.

• Complete inspections using Site Audit Pro or equivalent, with detailed reports and photographic evidence.

• Manage and respond to contractor variation requests, ensuring compliance with Section 20 and SLA requirements.

• Approve payments up to £1,500 per job and oversee post-inspection processes.

• Handle insurance-related works, including claims logging and liaison with RBKC insurance teams.

• Ensure health and safety compliance across all activities, providing expert knowledge on relevant construction legislation.

• Manage complaints effectively and ensure defects are resolved promptly and documented thoroughly.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in responsive repairs, ideally within housing.

• Excellent building pathology knowledge and understanding of housing maintenance.

• Strong IT and system literacy (Orchard, SharePoint, Site Audit Pro, or similar).

• Proven experience in contractor management and quality assurance.

• Excellent customer service, communication, and reporting skills.

• Methodical, detail-focused, and able to manage workload effectively.

• Strong understanding of Section 20, insurance processes, and health & safety compliance.

Key Attributes

✅ Reliable and professional approach to work
✅ Collaborative mindset and commitment to teamwork
✅ Methodical, accurate, and detail-oriented
✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
✅ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued professional and personal development

• Relevant construction or property qualification desirable

Contract Details

• Client: City of Westminster Council

• Location: Across Westminster (office-based)

• Directorate: Housing & Commercial Partnership

• Contract Type: Interim (Inside IR35)

• Duration: 27th October 2025 – 19th January 2026

• Hours: 36 per week (Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00)

• Estimated Supply Total: £20,428.29

• Reporting to: Senior Property Surveyor

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