Asset Surveyor

CHS Group

Histon

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount scheme

Doctor Care Anywhere

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

30 days holiday (35 with service)

Job summary

Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is hiring an Asset Surveyor to join the Property Services Team and support the Asset Manager in delivering a high-quality planned works service.

You will analyse asset stock condition data, propose maintenance programmes and carry out damp inspections to support asset decisions and H&S compliance. The role involves managing projects across CHS sites in Cambridgeshire.

Qualifications

Knowledge of stock data to support asset management functions including planned programmes and Net Zero Carbon targets.
Excellent contract administration skills; experience producing survey reports, diagnosing defects and repair option appraisals.
Ability to manage workload and provide a building surveying service in a customer-focused environment.
Competent in MS Office packages (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other relevant database software packages.

Responsibilities

Support the Asset Manager in collecting and analysing asset stock condition and EPC data to inform delivery of the Asset Management Strategy and future asset management decisions.
Develop recommendations for planned maintenance, cyclical works and capital investment programmes.
Carry out damp and mould inspections and surveys for defect diagnosis, assurance around quality/performance, H&S compliance, and asset condition.
Manage projects and programmes related to CHS deliverables and objectives (Net Zero Carbon, Decent Homes, insurance, social value).
Be responsible for the day-to-day management of designated projects and contracts on behalf of CHS.

Skills

Stock data analysis

Contract administration

Customer-focused service

Project management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Vacancy

Hybrid Working - minimum of 1 day per week at Head Office, plus site visits at other CHS sites around Cambridgeshire

Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)

About the role:

We're looking for an enthusiastic Asset Surveyor to join our friendly Property Services Team and support the Asset Manager with providing our customers with an excellent planned works service.

Focusing on specific repairs, projects, and programmes, this role will include:

Supporting the Asset Manager in collecting and analysing asset stock condition and EPC data to inform delivery of the Asset Management Strategy and future asset management decisions.
Develop recommendations for planned maintenance, cyclical works and capital investment programmes.
Carrying out damp and mould inspections and surveys on behalf of CHS for defect diagnosis, assurance around quality/performance, H&S compliance, and asset condition.
Managing projects and programmes in relation to CHS deliverables and objectives, such as Net Zero Carbon, Decent Homes, insurance, social value etc.
Responsibility for the day-to-day management of designated projects and contracts, on behalf of CHS.

About you:

Proven ability to manage workload and providing a building surveying service within a customer focused environment.
Knowledge of stock data required to support asset management functions including planned programmes and the delivery of Net Zero Carbon targets.
Ability to monitor own performance and deliver against agreed objectives, financial targets and within budget constraints.
Excellent contract administration skills; experience of producing survey reports, diagnosing defects and repair option appraisals.
Competent in MS Office packages (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other relevant database software packages.

What we can offer:

Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
Employee Assistance Programme
Financial wellbeing hub - access to advice and support from experts, whether you're budgeting, interested in investing or retirement planning
Refurbished Tech - access to the latest models at affordable prices, with a 12-month warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.
Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
Company sick pay
58p per mile business mileage allowance
Refer a friend scheme (£250)
Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Flexible Working Policy
Full induction
Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
Free DBS (for relevant posts)
Free onsite/nearby parking
Hybrid Working Policy
Flexitime

For further information or to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bryan Padley, Asset Manager on 07590 861958

Closing date: Midnight Friday 23rd October 2026

Interviews: Friday 6th November 2026

About Us

Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.

Our Purpose

We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.

The Benefits

Flexible working
Pension contributions
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
State of the art IT equipment
Volunteer days

Vision & Values

'CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term, affordable, secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose, developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.'

Our Values are: