Building Surveyor

Onward; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Greater Manchester seeks a Building Surveyor to join their Capital Investment team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will manage and deliver expert technical advice and property assessments. This role entails conducting building surveys, overseeing refurbishment projects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The candidate must have a driving license and own car, with the opportunity to work from various office locations including Liverpool, Manchester, or Accrington.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Flexible working environment

Access to health cash plan

Learning for life scheme

Various discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Driving license and access to a car is necessary.
• Experience in managing refurbishment projects is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys and assessments.
• Manage investment and refurbishment projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Support sustainability strategies for housing stock.

Skills

Project Management

Building Surveys

Technical Advice

Collaboration

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

What you can expect from us

• We offer a competitive salary of £46,000 per annum.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
• Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility.
• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme.
• Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
• A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
• Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
• Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
• Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.

About the Role

We are seeking aBuilding Surveyorto join ourCapital Investment teamon apermanent basis. The successful candidate can be based at any of our office locations—Liverpool, Manchester, or Accrington—with travel required across the region.

This role is pivotal in delivering tailored projects and providing expert technical advice, property assessments, and strategic input on the condition and investment needs of our property portfolio. Suitable candidates will need to drive and access to their own car.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Sustainability

• Contribute to the sustainability of our housing stock through detailed option appraisals and delivery strategies.
• Support regeneration initiatives aligned with long-term asset performance.

Project Management

• Lead and manage bespoke investment and refurbishment projects, considering long-term maintenance needs.
• Collaborate across directorates to develop commercial solutions for underperforming assets.

Surveys & Project Appraisal

• Conduct high-quality dilapidation and diagnostic building surveys.
• Deliver detailed project appraisals and technical recommendations.
• Validate investment needs in line with the Asset Management Strategy.

Investment Planning

• Support the investment programme by ensuring alignment with neighbourhood plans and regulatory standards.
• Develop comprehensive specifications for effective project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Landlord Compliance, Capital Delivery, and Repairs & Maintenance teams, incorporating whole-life maintenance and innovative solutions.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations, across all major works.
• Provide expert support to the wider directorate on health and safety matters.