Principal Surveyor x 2

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing organization is seeking two Principal Surveyors for Asset Management and Planned Maintenance. The successful candidates will manage teams, complete property surveys, and oversee maintenance contracts. Candidates must be dynamic and innovative, with a strong understanding of legislative requirements in housing. This position offers a chance to work in a challenging environment and contribute to a forward-thinking culture. Benefits include flexible working and a supportive organizational ethos.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Employee health initiatives

Green travel options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering operational activities.
• Experience in managing maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of property surveying and refurbishment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Estate Maintenance team and services.
• Complete surveys and reports of residential properties.
• Provide specifications for refurbishment works.

Skills

dynamic candidate

innovative mindset

people-focused approach

broad knowledge of legislative requirements

ability to deliver operational improvements

Job description

Job description

Organisation : Derby Homes

37 hours per week

Permanent

London Road

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS – please submit your CV, please ensure it demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for this role, including supporting statement.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS – please submit your expression of interest, ensuring it demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for this role.

If you are interested in both roles, you will only need to make one submission.

Please submit your CV or Expression of Interest to David Peachey () and Edward Weston (). Please indicate in the subject of your email which role you are applying for.

Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.

We have a supportive and challenging culture and enjoy an excellent relationship with both the Council and our Board.

We are seeking two Principal Surveyors: one in our Asset Management team and one in our Planned Maintenance team. These are key roles in the organisation, supporting the Contract Managers who lead the teams and colleagues within the teams. You will play an active role in ensuring the condition and safety of our customer’s homes.

We are looking for dynamic, innovative and people-focused candidates, who have a proven track record of delivering and improving operational activities. It is essential that you have a broad knowledge of current legislative and regulatory requirements. You will be passionate about supporting people in housing need.

Key Duties for each role are:

Principal Surveyor – Asset Management

• Manage the Estate Maintenance team and service.
• Oversee the operational management of the ground’s maintenance, garden maintenance, communal cleaning and arboriculture contracts.
• Oversee Crime Prevention works.
• Oversee Derby Homes portfolio of HRA Shops.
• Oversee the management of structural project works to the Derby Homes housing stock.

Principal Surveyor – Planned Maintenance

• Complete property surveys and reports of residential properties.
• Provide specifications for refurbishment works, liaise with internal and external contractors to complete works on time and within budget.
• Produce costs estimates for residential refurbishments.
• Manage the acquisition process for Derby Homes.
• Be compliant with CDM, and Pre‑construction information.
• Liaise with DCC estates in relation to RTB acquisitions, and development acquisitions, and enable smooth handover of properties.
• Analysis work to improve systems and services.

In return, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to take a key role in a forward‑thinking successful organisation. You will lead a committed team in a challenging, fast‑paced environment, and become part of a culture that encourages development in all.

Please use the links below to download supporting information.

Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome.