Housing Surveyor - Hybrid, Major Projects & Budget Lead

Gloucester City Homes Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Buy & Sell Holiday

Life Event Leave

Volunteering Days

Default Salary Sacrifice Pension

Death in Service Cover

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Gloucester City Homes Limited is seeking a Surveyor to lead large-scale, multi-year housing stock upgrades, acting as in-house property expert and overseeing contracts, budgets and regulatory compliance including Decent Homes standards.

The role emphasizes contract delivery, on-site quality checks, and data integrity to support long-term investment strategies within a flexible hybrid working model in Gloucester.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of asset management, planned maintenance and capital investment programmes within a housing environment.
• Good understanding of building construction, building pathology and surveying practices.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, contractor management and public procurement principles.
• Working knowledge of landlord health and safety responsibilities, housing compliance requirements and Decent Homes standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements.
• Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports.
• Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure quality, compliance and value for money.
• Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation.
• Keep our asset database up to date to inform long-term investment strategies.

Skills

Asset management

Planned maintenance

Contract administration

Health & safety compliance

Education

Building Surveying qualification

Professional body membership (CIOB/RICS/CIH)

Job description

Gloucester City Homes Limited is seeking a Surveyor to lead large-scale, multi-year housing stock upgrades, acting as in-house property expert and overseeing contracts, budgets and regulatory compliance including Decent Homes standards.

The role emphasizes contract delivery, on-site quality checks, and data integrity to support long-term investment strategies within a flexible hybrid working model in Gloucester.