Assistant Surveyor: Social Housing Planned Works

Wates Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Property Services in Birmingham is recruiting an Assistant Surveyor to support a busy planned maintenance programme across social housing properties. The role involves surveys, preparing specifications, monitoring progress, and liaising with residents and operations to ensure quality and safety.

You will work alongside experienced surveyors and operational teams, gaining exposure to ranging works from refurbishments to retrofit and decarbonisation projects within occupied housing.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Building/Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related surveying discipline.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of planned maintenance and retrofit programmes.
• Undertake property inspections and condition surveys.
• Assist in preparing specifications, schedules of work and reports.
• Monitor project progress and quality on site.
• Support contractor and supply chain management.
• Liaise with residents, clients and operational teams.
• Assist with commercial tracking and project reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Building Surveying

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Property Studies

Related surveying discipline

Job description

Wates Property Services in Birmingham is recruiting an Assistant Surveyor to support a busy planned maintenance programme across social housing properties. The role involves surveys, preparing specifications, monitoring progress, and liaising with residents and operations to ensure quality and safety.

You will work alongside experienced surveyors and operational teams, gaining exposure to ranging works from refurbishments to retrofit and decarbonisation projects within occupied housing.