We are recruiting an Asset Surveyor to join a well-established Social Housing Group based in Cambridgeshire, with a regional remit across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertfordshire.
As an Asset Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering the organisation’s Asset Management Strategy, ensuring homes and buildings are safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose, while supporting residents to live independently and safely. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation offering flexible hybrid working and long-term career development.
What’s on offer: Salary: £45,000 per annum
Working pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), hybrid working (typically 1–2 days office-based, remainder across sites)
Benefits package includes:
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contribution
Health cashback plan (dental and optical)
Enhanced sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
Access to funded training and professional qualifications
Annual leave purchase scheme
Employee reward and recognition schemes
Tax-saving initiatives
Opportunities to engage in employee forums and colleague groupsAsset Surveyor key responsibilities include:
Delivering comprehensive surveying services including stock condition surveys, measured surveys, defect diagnosis, maintenance inspections and HHSRS assessments (with a focus on damp and mould)
Preparing technical documentation including specifications, drawings, floor plans, tender packs and cost estimates
Supporting planned, cyclical and major works programmes
Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, building regulations, planning requirements and health & safety legislation
Managing contractors, consultants and external stakeholders, overseeing quality, performance and value for money
Undertaking contract administration and site inspections
Liaising with landlords, insurers and third parties where required
Contributing to procurement activities, policy development and service improvement initiatives
Participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota
Championing safeguarding and health & safety best practiceProjects will span domestic and commercial properties and include planned maintenance, compliance works, major repairs and improvement programmes across occupied homes and community buildings.
The successful Asset Surveyor will have:
Minimum three years’ experience in a surveying role
Strong knowledge of building construction, repairs and maintenance
Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance programmes
Sound understanding of CDM, building regulations and health & safety compliance
Experience in contractor and contract management
Ability to produce accurate specifications, drawings, reports and cost estimates
Strong IT skills including Word, Excel and CAD software
Confidence working in occupied properties with residents who may have diverse needs
A professional, organised and pragmatic approach
Full driving licence and ability to travel regularly across regional sitesThis role would suit an experienced Asset Surveyor looking to make a meaningful impact within social housing, this could be your next opportunity. Please contact Fatima at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)