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At the Gateway Group, you'll have a real opportunity to grow within your role, and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You'll find Gateway a positive, welcoming, social place.

You'll be part of a team of committed people who look to support each other and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide and the highest standard of customer service. We encourage diversity among our employees and respect each other. If you share our values, join us and grow with us.

Current Opportunities

Role: Building Surveyor
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Posted 13th October 2025

Building Surveyor

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an experienced and qualified Building Surveyor to join our Surveying Team at our office in Southend-on-Sea.

The Person
You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand. You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible. Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job
As a Building Surveyor, you will be required to carry out regular inspections on properties under Gateway’s management and oversee Section 20 works. This will include the preparation of schedules of work, contracts and report writing. You will work closely and liaise regularly with the Property Management Department regarding Section 20 works and conduct regular site inspections throughout London and the Southeast.

Organise and oversee all Section 20 works including the preparation of schedules of work, contract administration, defect diagnosis and report writing.
Ensuring all major works are carried out in line with Company procedures and legal requirements, including compliance with Section 20 consultation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Management of external professional consultants and contractors.
Project manage all works, updating the Property Management Department regularly.
Effectively manage budgets and complete projects on time.

We are looking for individuals with:

A can-do attitude
Meticulous attention to details
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent relationship-building skills
Sound commercial awareness

What you need:

2 years’ experience as a Building Surveyor
Full, clean driving licence

Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week shift pattern
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

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