Overview
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join our dynamic Asset Management Team. This role is central to maintaining and improving the quality, safety, and sustainability of our housing stock. You will carry out property inspections, identify and specify remedial works, and support compliance with housing standards and legislation - including the requirements of Awaab's Law.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver planned and responsive maintenance programmes, support retrofit and decarbonisation initiatives, and ensure our homes stay safe, well-maintained, and fit for the future.
* Liaise with residents, contractors, and consultants to ensure works are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Requirements
* Proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in building surveying, property maintenance, or asset management.
* Experience inspecting residential properties, diagnosing building defects, and specifying works, ideally within a social housing context.
* Good understanding of housing compliance, health and safety, and building regulations.
* Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners and build trust with residents.
* Strong organisational skills, a customer-focused approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
About us
Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester.
Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations.
Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity and for the right person we offer a 35-hour week, competitive salary, excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days.
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