Assistant Maintenance Surveyor

The Role:

We are seeking an Assistant Maintenance Surveyor to support the delivery of a comprehensive asset management programme across a diverse residential portfolio. Working closely with the wider Asset Management team, you will help ensure properties are maintained to a high standard, remain compliant with statutory requirements, and align with long-term investment plans. 

This is a varied role offering exposure to planned maintenance, compliance, capital investment projects, sustainability initiatives, contractor management, and property inspections. You will play a key part in maintaining safe, high-quality homes while supporting vulnerable residents, older persons housing, and general needs properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of planned maintenance, repairs, compliance and capital investment programmes.
• Carry out property inspections and surveys to assess condition, identify defects and support asset lifecycle planning.
• Undertake pre- and post-inspections of void works and contribute to asset performance reviews.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with housing standards, building regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Manage and support the Multi-Skilled Operative within the region.
• Liaise with contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered on time, to specification and within budget.
• Support budget monitoring and auditing of contractor invoices to ensure value for money and financial control.
• Assist with sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and property improvement works.
• Work closely with housing, repairs and compliance teams to provide technical advice, defect diagnosis and remedial solutions.
• Respond to internal and external enquiries relating to asset condition, planned works and maintenance activity.
• Build positive relationships with residents, stakeholders and partner organisations to support service delivery.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with a passion for property and asset management.

You will have:

• Experience in property surveying, property inspections or asset data collection.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to interpret technical information and produce clear, concise reports.
• Knowledge of housing standards, building regulations and health & safety requirements.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with contractors, colleagues and residents.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across the region as part of the role.
• An understanding that site visits and face-to-face engagement form a key part of the position.

Qualifications Required:

• Degree, HNC or HND in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Working towards a professional qualification such as RICS or CIOB would be advantageous.
• Experience within social housing or public sector asset management would be beneficial.

Additional Information:

• Extensive regional travel is required.
• Predominantly site and office-based role.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in asset management and surveying.