Investment Surveyor

Trident Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Birmingham is seeking an Investment Surveyor to oversee investment works, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification in building surveying and experience in managing planned works. Benefits include 34 days annual leave, flexible working options, and opportunities for personal development. Join a dedicated team committed to providing safe and sustainable homes for the community.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Life assurance (3× salary)

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in building surveying, construction or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of building construction and health and safety compliance.
• Experience managing investment or planned works programmes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake property inspections and produce detailed schedules of work.
• Manage planned and cyclical investment programmes.
• Oversee contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Strong project management

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Qualification in building surveying

Job description

As an Investment Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the effective delivery of investment works across our property portfolio. From surveying and specifying works, to managing contractors and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, you'll ensure our homes remain safe, sustainable and of the highest quality for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Undertake property inspections and produce detailed schedules of work.
• Manage planned and cyclical investment programmes.
• Oversee contractors to ensure quality, value for money and timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, statutory regulations and Trident Group's standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, residents and partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Our Purpose and Values

Our purpose is to put people and communities at the heart of our services and the safe homes we provide. To deliver against our purpose, we will be:

• Trustworthy
• Collaborative
• Accountable
• People focused
• Caring in all we do

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in building surveying, construction or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of building construction, maintenance and health and safety compliance.
• Experience of managing investment or planned works programmes.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• A day off for your birthday
• 4 days off when you move home
• Life assurance (3× salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working options
• Learning & Development opportunities, including Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance
• Trident Reach, a registered care and support charity delivering trauma-informed care and support services.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and, as a trauma-informed organisation, we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope. As a Disability Confident and Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• communicating and promoting vacancies
• offering an interview to disabled persons
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
• All applicants must provide their right-to-work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport, which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK.

Relevant roles will be subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

About Trident Group

Trident Group has over 60 years' experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 650 staff, works with volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more.

We only consider agency introductions where a signed agreement is in place, and where the agency has been specifically contacted by a member of our People & Culture Team. We do not accept responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited or speculative CV submissions made directly to our employees or outside of the above.