Compliance project surveyor (Level 3, permanent, full time)

Selwood Housing; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; 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

Job summary

Selwood Housing is seeking a Compliance Project Surveyor at Level 3 to lead and oversee our compliance programmes, ensuring safety and regulatory standards across a portfolio of 7,000+ homes. You will collaborate with contractors and colleagues to identify risks, drive improvements and maintain high standards of fire safety, gas, electrical and water safety across the stock.

You will manage contracts, budgets and performance, travel across the operating area, and contribute to policy development

Qualifications

• 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 contracts and projects.
• Proven experience of budget management, contractor performance management, procurement and delivering projects from inception through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee compliance programmes across housing stock.
• Identify risks and drive solutions to improve compliance performance.
• Manage contractors, budgets and performance to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget.
• Communicate technical information and reports to stakeholders clearly and confidently.

Skills

Compliance management

Budget management

Contract management

Stakeholder influence

Driving licence

Education

Degree / HND in Construction or Building Surveying

Job description

Behind every compliant home is someone who takes the details seriously.

We're looking for someone who sees beyond the paperwork, recognises the risks others might miss, and has the expertise and determination to ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

About The Role

As our Compliance Project Surveyor, you'll play a key role in delivering and overseeing compliance programmes across our housing stock. You'll work closely with contractors, consultants and colleagues to ensure high standards are maintained and that statutory obligations are met. More importantly, you'll help us continuously improve, identifying risks, driving solutions and making a tangible difference to the homes and communities we serve.

This is an opportunity to use your expertise to influence standards, drive improvement and make a genuine impact on the safety of over 7,000 homes.

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 an experienced compliance professional who shares our values, pays attention to the details that matter, and combines technical expertise with sound judgement to manage risk, drive high standards and help keep our customers safe.

Customer Driven

You keep customers at the heart of your decision-making, ensuring safety, quality and customer experience are central to the programmes and projects you deliver.

Accountability

You take ownership of compliance programmes from planning through to completion, managing contractors, budgets, risks and performance to ensure services are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

Develop & Learn

You keep up to date with legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice across key compliance areas, including fire safety, asbestos, gas, electrical and water safety.

You actively seek opportunities to improve processes, strengthen compliance performance and share your expertise with others.

Champion Communication

You build strong relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants and customers. Whether presenting technical information, producing reports, leading meetings or providing specialist advice, you communicate with clarity, credibility and confidence.

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 UK driving licence and the ability to travel across our operating area.
• 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 Southwest - 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-knit 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.

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.