The Vacancy
Full time Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Peterborough – Field based blended with remote and office working
We’re expanding our Asset team and looking for a skilled and motivated Project Surveyor to help us deliver high-quality planned, cyclical, and service programmes of work. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team that’s committed to improving homes and communities.
As a Project Surveyor, you’ll focus on delivering a high quality, customer focused repairs surveying service by carrying out detailed property and estate inspections, identifying condition issues, and specifying appropriate aids, adaptations, and minor improvement works. You’ll ensure all recommendations are cost-effective, compliant with regulatory and accessibility standards, and aligned with residents’ needs, while providing clear, supportive communication to customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out stock condition surveys to assess building fabric, component life cycles, and overall asset health.
2. Inspect properties to identify and recommend suitable aids and adaptations that support residents’ independence.
3. Produce clear specifications and recommendations for minor improvements and adaptation works.
4. Assess estate-level conditions, identifying issues with communal areas, external elements, and environmental quality.
5. Ensure all recommendations comply with relevant legislation, accessibility standards, and organisational policies.
6. Liaise with occupational therapists, contractors, and residents to ensure adaptations meet assessed needs.
7. Maintain accurate stock condition data to support long-term asset planning and investment decisions.
8. Monitor and verify the quality of completed adaptation and improvement works against required standards.
9. Prioritise health, safety, and accessibility considerations during all inspections and surveys.
10. Provide clear, customer-focused advice to residents regarding adaptation options, processes, and expected outcomes.
11. Identify opportunities for estate improvements that enhance safety, usability, and overall living environments.
12. Contribute to ongoing improvement of the asset management and adaptations service through reporting and insight
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
13. HNC in Building Studies or equivalent.
14. Proven project management experience in building works.
15. Strong knowledge of construction technology and building regulations.
16. Experience in defect diagnosis and technical reporting.
17. Excellent communication, budgeting, and contractor management skills.
18. Full UK driving licence and access to a suitably insured vehicle.
Desirable:
19. Degree-level qualification in a construction-related field.
20. IOSH or Prince2 certification.
21. Experience with JCT contracts, CAD, and asset management databases.
Additional Information
22. This role requires a Basic DBS check.
23. May involve lone working and working at height.
24. Flexibility to respond to emergency situations during office hours.
If you are interested apply now as we may close the role early if we received sufficient interest. Full JD available below.
The Company
A commercial business with a social heart, our vision is to create opportunities that change lives through our drive, expertise, resources and passion.
Our dynamic approach has made us one of the region’s leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and the surrounding area, we’re committed to increasing the supply of affordable homes in the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to our approach to adapting to change, and we’ll continue to grow our business in today’s fast-paced operating environment.
There’s more to building communities than building houses. In addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services, we also provide care at home and at our two extra care communities in Peterborough as well as around the clock support through our LifeLine personal alarm service. Our community investment programme sees us working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment, wellbeing and family-friendly services to the heart of our communities, with a rapidly expanding digital support offer too.
You can find out more and the on the CKH website.
Putting People First
CKH actively seeks to continue to build an inclusive environment for its employees and the communities it serves and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
At CKH, everything we do is about the people who live in our homes and access our services. So, we know we need the best people to deliver the outstanding services and support our communities deserve. No matter where your career with us takes you, you’ll be part of a team that makes a difference and creates opportunities that change lives.
As well as working to create sustainable, prosperous communities, we’re also keen to build a workplace community where you can feel supported by colleagues and enjoy your time at work. With a broad range of backgrounds and experience, our team is united by our shared values: action, commitment, excellence, integrity and teamwork. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
We know we need to provide a great working environment to attract the best people. Our offer includes:
25. A great pension scheme: we will double your contribution up to a maximum of 10% and include Life Cover
26. Generous holiday entitlement; 25 days plus bank holidays increasing with time
27. Flexible family friendly and carers policies that allow a range of paid and unpaid leave
28. CKH Rewards benefits platform including cashback on purchases, instant vouchers and reloadable gift cards
29. Westfield Health, giving access to a range of benefits such as 24 hour DoctorLine, Employee Assistance Programme, money back for glasses and dental treatment (after probation)
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