Compliance project surveyor Level 3 (FTC up to 18 months)

Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive pension

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment where your

Job summary

Selwood Housing is seeking a Compliance Project Surveyor (Level 3) to manage safety‑critical compliance programmes across our housing portfolio, with emphasis on fire safety, water hygiene, lift and lifting equipment safety, and other non‑M&E disciplines.

You will oversee programmes from planning to delivery, ensuring works are completed safely and in line with legislation, collaborating with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to raise compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Construction, Building Surveying or related field.
• Proven experience in compliance management within social housing.
• Budget management, procurement and delivering projects end‑to‑end.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and coach others.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance contracts and projects across our housing portfolio.
• Focus on fire safety, water hygiene, lift and lifting equipment safety, and non‑M&E compliance.
• Plan, deliver and monitor works to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Drive performance, manage risk, and oversee fire risk assessment programmes.

Skills

Compliance management

Budget management

Contractor management

Stakeholder influence

Driving licence

Education

Degree or HND in Construction/Building Surveying

Job description

Every safe home starts with strong compliance. Be part of the team that makes it happen.

Join our dedicated Compliance Team and play a key role in delivering fire safety and compliance programmes across our housing portfolio. Working with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders, you'll help ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

From managing fire safety improvement works and compliance contracts to monitoring contractor performance and supporting wider building safety initiatives, you'll help deliver the high standards our customers rely on every day.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop your expertise across a range of compliance disciplines, and make a genuine impact on customer safety. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution is valued and where your work helps shape safer homes and communities across the South West.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering safety-critical compliance programmes that help keep our customers safe and our homes compliant, well maintained and fit for the future.

As a Compliance Project Surveyor (Level 3), you'll manage compliance contracts and projects across our housing portfolio, with a particular focus on fire safety, water hygiene, lift and lifting equipment safety, and other non-M&E compliance disciplines. You'll oversee programmes from planning through to delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders, you'll help drive high standards of compliance performance, manage risk effectively, and support the delivery of fire risk assessment programmes and associated improvement works.

This is a varied and rewarding role where your expertise will have a direct impact on customer safety, operational performance and the quality of the homes we provide.

Internally this role is known as Compliance Project Surveyor.

Recruitment level information

Due to current business requirements, we are recruiting exclusively at Compliance Project Surveyor Level 3 for this vacancy.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive compliance professional who shares our values and is passionate about delivering safe, compliant homes. You'll bring relevant experience, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Customer Driven

You understand that effective compliance is fundamental to customer safety, helping ensure homes remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Accountability

You take ownership, managing compliance programmes, contracts and contractors effectively while balancing priorities, managing risk and delivering results.

Develop & Learn

You stay up to date with legislation and best practice, continually building your expertise and identifying opportunities to improve performance and customer outcomes.

Champion Communication

You build strong relationships with colleagues, contractors and customers, communicating clearly and working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes.

You'll Bring

Level 3

• A degree, HND or extensive relevant experience in Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Significant experience of compliance management within a social housing environment, including managing compliance contracts and projects through to successful completion.
• Proven experience of budget management, contractor performance management, procurement and delivering projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong technical expertise in compliance management, with the ability to influence stakeholders, contribute to service improvements, support the development of policies and procedures, and coach or support less experienced colleagues.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where colleagues and customers are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

For further information on the role, please review the job description attached to the advert.

Pre Employment Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete Right to Work, DVLA and DBS checks. The role requires the use of ladders and appropriate access equipment to work at height and in confined spaces.

Why join Selwood Housing?

At Selwood Housing, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. As a not-for-profit housing organisation, we own and manage over 7,000 homes across the South West - and we're growing. With a bold ambition to build 1,700 new affordable homes by 2034, we’re investing in the future of local people and places.

You’ll be joining a close-kin team where people support each other, share knowledge, and take pride in doing things properly.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Life assurance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive team environment where your contribution really matters.

Help Shape Safer Homes for the Future

If you're passionate about compliance, building safety and making a tangible difference, join us and play a key role in delivering the services our customers rely on every day.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access, and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.

We are keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, which works for everyone.

We may close this vacancy early depending on application volumes, so we encourage early applications.