About the job

Description

We are currently partnering with a Housing Association in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Surveyor to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position with a salary of £42,500 per annum with a £2,500 car allowance and the start date is subject to notice. The successful candidate must have experience of asset management within Social Housing and hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Overseeing and monitoring the inspection regime in place, ensuring that properties are regularly inspected, defects noted; specification of works are prepared, contractors and/or 3rd parties advised, and timescales are adhered to
• Ensuring that escalation actions are taken to ensure the safety of residents; that properties are meeting the decent home standard and individual HHSRS risks
• Project management duties - seeing construction projects through to completion; including engagement with statutory bodies (planning, building control, BSR)
• Assisting in the maintenance and oversight of asset management data through accurate record keeping and the use of systems
• Providing support, guidance, and advice to the compliance team whilst developing strong relationships across the organisation
• Leading on asset related queries, providing guidance and taking actions to always ensure resident safety, working closely with compliance and housing officers

Experience required:

• Experience in asset management within social housing, including inspections, defect identification, and compliance with Decent Homes and HHSRS standards
• Strong surveying and project management skills, managing works specifications, contractors, and projects through to completion
• Sound knowledge of resident safety and compliance, with the ability to escalate and manage property-related risks
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, providing clear guidance to compliance, housing, and internal stakeholders
• Competence in asset data management and strategic decision-making, supporting investment, divestment, and long-term asset planning

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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