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More About Your Role
In this role you will support the surveying team by delivering a range of surveying functions including stock condition, damp & mould, disrepair, fire door inspections, energy efficiency and other specialist assessments. You will contribute to continuous improvement, monitor quality and self‑manage survey delivery to meet KPIs and deadlines. You will provide technical advice across property types, ensure accurate data capture, and work with the wider business to meet compliance, safety and programme requirements. You may also oversee third‑party consultants, support team performance in line with organisational values, share best practice and produce technical reports or advice on building defects, early failures and customer complaints. You will be covering the South Region and must be based in the South.
Essential Criteria
* Experience producing survey reports, planning surveying programmes and delivering high‑volume defect investigations (both visual and intrusive), in social and non‑social housing.
* Knowledge of Housing Disrepair Law, with experience surveying properties, preparing schedules of works and managing disrepair cases.
* Proven ability to diagnose and resolve property defects, carry out option appraisals, analyse stock data and produce detailed specifications and cost forecasts to support long‑term investment planning.
* Full, valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
About You
You have strong experience producing survey reports, planning survey programmes and delivering large volumes of defect investigations across social and non‑social housing. You understand Housing Disrepair Law, can diagnose property defects, prepare schedules of work and write clear technical reports. You can analyse stock data, develop detailed specifications and provide accurate cost forecasts to support long‑term investment planning. You hold a full driving licence, can travel as required, and ideally bring a surveying or construction‑related degree. You have at least five years of surveying or relevant construction experience, are working toward or hold RICS status, and are confident using Microsoft tools, asset registers and digital data collection systems.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly.
* Pension with matched contributions up to 7 %.
* Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave.
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2 %.
* Training and development.
* Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
Next Steps
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, apply following our simple 5‑minute application process. Upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and recognise the valuable skills of neurodivergent individuals.
We follow safeguarding policies and procedures and promote a safe, secure working environment for all employees, volunteers and contractors.
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