Asset Surveyor

Niyaa People; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme 12%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible £625 Benefit Allowance

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting for Asset Surveyors to support a social housing provider in South Wales. You will inspect properties, plan works, and manage on-site delivery with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role is a 1-year fixed-term contract, full-time (37–40 hours) with hybrid working — 1 day at home and 4 on-site/in the office. Salary is £43,839 with a strong benefits package for housing stock maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Building Surveyor role, ideally in Social Housing.
• Strong knowledge of planned works and DLO management.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections, including planned works surveys.
• Prepare specifications and manage DLO to deliver planned works.
• Support contract delivery and contractor performance on site.
• Ensure works meet compliance and health & safety standards.
• Manage projects within occupied properties with minimal resident disruption.
• Liaise with tenants, contractors and internal teams for effective communication.
• Monitor budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of works.
• Produce detailed reports and maintain records in internal systems.
• Support delivery of planned maintenance programmes.

Skills

Asset Surveying

Building Surveying

Health & Safety

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal reporting systems

Job description

We are recruiting for 3 Asset Surveyors to join a leading Social Housing provider based in South Wales, supporting property services across the local region on a fixed term basis

As an Asset Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering a range of surveying services across housing stock, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard, compliant with regulations, and fit for purpose. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused organisation and make an immediate impact.

What's on offer:

Salary: £43,839

Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Working pattern: Full-time (37-40 hours per week)

Hybrid working 1 day at home 4 days on site or in office

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a large portfolio of residential properties across Newport and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities.

Benefits of the Asset Surveyor

• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme of 12%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible £625 Benefit Allowance

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting property inspections, including planned works surveys
• Preparing specifications of work and managing DLO to deliver planned works projects
• Frontline operational role supporting contract delivery and contractor performance
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with compliance and health & safety standards
• Managing projects within occupied properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents
• Liaising with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure effective communication
• Monitoring budgets and ensuring cost-effective delivery of works
• Producing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records using internal systems
• Supporting the delivery of planned maintenance programmes

The successful AssetSurveyor will have:

• Proven experience in a similar Building Surveyor role, ideally within Social Housing
• Strong knowledge of planned works
• Experience managing DLO and overseeing works on site
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

This role would suit an experienced Asset Surveyor, looking for a fixed term opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation.