Leasehold and Communal Surveyor

Leasehold and Communal Surveyor

Salary £40,750

Location Hybrid - weekly presence required in Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Rushden or Boston office

As a Leasehold & Communal Surveyor, you’ll deliver high‑quality surveys across our blocks and communal areas, providing accurate data on condition, lifecycle and investment needs. Your insights will support fair service charge recovery, inform sinking funds and Major Works Plans, and strengthen long‑term investment forecasting. You’ll also work closely with leaseholders and resident groups, clearly explaining findings, upcoming works and Section 20 processes to build trust and understanding.

Salary: £40,750 + car allowance

Contract: Permanent
Your week: 36.25 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5.15pm)

Location: Hybrid – weekly presence required in Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Rushden or Boston office

Snapshot of your role

• Undertake detailed surveys of leasehold dwellings, blocks and communal areas, capturing condition, lifecycle and investment requirements.
• Collect accurate data on structural, shared and external elements including lifts, roofs, plant and communal spaces.
• Support mid‑ and post‑works inspections on planned investment programme, particularly Amber/Red contracts.
• Prepare block‑level reports informing sinking funds, Major Works Plans and long‑term investment forecasting.
• Provide technical input to Section 20 consultations and service charge queries.
• Attend resident meetings to explain findings and upcoming works in clear, accessible language.

What we’re looking for

• Experience surveying blocks, communal areas or leasehold properties.
• Knowledge of building components and lifecycle principles for communal assets.
• Experience preparing reports to inform asset investment planning.
• Awareness of service charge principles related to investment.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical matters clearly.
• Strong technical surveying and diagnostic skills.

Desirable

• Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) qualification.
• Experience working with leasehold housing stock and Section 20 processes.
• Understanding of fire safety, lifts, asbestos and compliance interactions with asset data.

A full UK driving licence, access to own car and willingness to travel is required.

DBS clearance may be required for this role.

Timeline

Closing: 5th April

Important – We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK and provide Right to Work evidence.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.