Marks Consulting Partners

Residential Building Surveyor Shape Your Future with a Highly Respected Independent Practice Sussex Up to £50,000 basic + Uncapped Bonus Realistic OTE £90,000+ 5 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays If you've built your career around residential surveying and want more than simply churning out reports, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. I'm representing a highly regarded independent surveying practice with an exceptional reputation across the South East. Their success has been built on quality advice, repeat business and genuine relationships with clients, not volume targets and corporate red tape. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for a Surveyor to become a key part of the next chapter. The Role Undertake Level 2 and Level 3 residential surveys Diagnose building defects and provide expert advice to homeowners Deliver domestic project work including refurbishments and extensions Manage contract administration duties from inception to completion Advise on Party Wall matters and neighbourly issues Support and mentor more junior colleagues as the team grows What They're Looking For Strong experience carrying out residential surveys Excellent knowledge of residential construction and building pathology Experience of domestic project work and contract administration A client-focused, commercially minded and personable approach Party Wall, valuations or Principal Designer experience would be advantageous What's in It for You? Competitive salary with realistic six-figure earning potential over time Discretionary bonus scheme with genuine upside Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays A close-knit and supportive team environment Direct access to senior leadership and real influence on the business No corporate politics or glass ceiling High-quality work with a respected local reputation Genuine autonomy and flexibility Why This Role Will Excite You You'll have the freedom to manage your work your way. You'll work for a business where quality comes before quantity. You'll play a meaningful role in a growing practice rather than being another number. You'll have the opportunity to broaden your skills and help shape the future of the business. Opportunities like this rarely come to market. If you're a Residential Building Surveyor looking for more autonomy, more influence and a long-term home where your expertise is genuinely valued, I'd love to have a confidential conversation. Apply today or get in touch.

Marks Consulting Partners are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to work with one of our housing association clients in South London . This is a permanent position offering a salary of £58,000, managing a team of 3 members of staff across compliance, asset integrity, and specialist property services workstreams. What you will be doing: Overseeing Awaab's Law compliance including triage, severity scoring, investigation, and repairs within statutory timeframes Managing the Disrepair service including inspections, legal liaison, disclosure processes, and pre-action protocol adherence Overseeing fire risk assessment actions, EICR, and LGSR compliance; coordinating with M&E teams for statutory testing and remedial works Leading full contractor management including procurement, mobilisation, onboarding, KPI monitoring, and commercial negotiations Producing performance reports for SLT, Board, Committees, and insurers highlighting trends, risks, and improvements Leading a multi-disciplinary team; managing 1:1s, appraisals, development plans, recruitment, and absence management Drafting and overseeing Stage 2 complaint responses, Ombudsman investigations, and MP/Councillor enquiries What you will need: Technical leadership experience across compliance-heavy workstreams including damp and mould, disrepair, fire safety, and M&E Strong knowledge of Awaab's Law, HHSRS, fire safety principles, and the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards Proven contractor procurement and commercial management experience Strong risk management, audit, and governance capability with evidence-based reporting Excellent stakeholder management skills across SLT, legal teams, insurers, and the Housing Ombudsman Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams within housing or property services Degree-level education or equivalent; relevant professional qualification highly desirable If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations.