We are currently recruiting a permanent Surveyor to join our team. This is a key role, completing various surveys including stock condition, DMC, and environmental health inspections, ensuring our customers have safe homes to live in.
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
Last year we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.
Duties include:
1. Deliver effective and cost efficient building surveying and property maintenance services, including the management, appraisal, design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of Incommunities domestic and commercial properties.
2. Take responsibility for the delivery and management of efficient and effective building surveying services that deliver value for money.
3. Complete damp and mould surveys, stock condition surveys, Environmental Health requests for Service Inspections, home alteration, wayleave requests within the principles of Housing Health and Safety Rating System and other legislative requirements.
4. Complete energy efficiency surveys.
5. Undertake general building surveys, inspections, defect diagnostics and make recommendations on the amendment of design documents and identify, qualify and resolve building defect issues.
6. Undertake regular site visits, issuing progress reports and resolving any issues that have arisen.
Requirements
7. A level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ), or educated to an A Level Standard and/or relevant technical qualification or experience.
8. Experience or knowledge of building pathology, surveying processes and methods of construction.
9. The ability to prepare and write progress reports, and read construction documents, drawings and specifications.
10. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to be assertive, observant, co-operative, flexible and analytical.
11. Commitment to a customer focused service and equal opportunities.
12. Full driving licence and own vehicle as you will be expected to use your own vehicle to conduct surveys across the Bradford district.
13. Right to work in the UK - Visa Sponsorship is not available.
14. A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks
Benefits
15. Salary from £38,424 rising to £42,000 per year
16. £1,000 essential car user allowance per year plus mileage
17. Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
18. 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
19. Option to buy and sell annual leave
20. Training, development, and qualification opportunities
21. Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
22. Corporate health scheme membership
23. Agile and hybrid working
24. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
25. Cycle to work scheme
26. Local gym membership discounts.
27. A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
Join Our Team!
We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.
Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.
Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.
We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.
Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.
Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!