Property Surveyor

Golden Lane Housing Limited; Morley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Lane Housing Limited is seeking a Property Surveyor to deliver professional surveying services across our property portfolio, ensuring homes are safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

Based in Leeds, you will conduct stock condition surveys, support planned investment and cyclical maintenance, manage projects end-to-end and provide technical building advice to colleagues, tenants and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking technical surveying, building inspections and property condition assessments.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction methods and building pathology.
• Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret numerical and technical data.
• Ability to write clear, concise and professional reports and correspondence.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to customer service and tenant involvement.
• Knowledge of financial control and budget management relating to planned investment works.
• Understanding of value-for-money principles in design and project delivery.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, health and safety requirements and statutory obligations.
• Competent user of IT systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking property inspections, Property Health Checks and stock condition surveys across the GLH portfolio.
• Maintaining accurate stock condition information and supporting long-term asset planning.
• Providing technical building and maintenance advice to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Managing projects from inception through to completion in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and technical reports for planned and corrective works.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance inspections, analysis and reporting.
• Supporting development and lease contract activities through technical inspections and due diligence.
• Assessing new properties at acquisition, development and lease renewal stages.
• Monitoring contractor performance and undertaking quality inspections of completed works.
• Supporting delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Preparing schedules of dilapidations and negotiating on behalf of landlord or tenant where required.

Skills

Property surveys

Stock condition surveys

Project management

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Health and safety

Budget management

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

RICS/CIOB membership pursuit

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Property Surveyor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £48,706.07 per annum

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term (35 hours per week)

Closing Date: 30th of October 2026

We are looking for someone who can provide professional surveying expertise and help ensure that our homes remain safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose. This role is responsible for delivering technical surveying services across Golden Lane Housing's property portfolio, maintaining accurate stock condition information and supporting the delivery of planned investment, cyclical maintenance and development activities. You'll play an important part in ensuring tenants experience high-quality homes and that asset investment decisions are informed by reliable property intelligence, working closely with tenants, contractors, consultants, development colleagues and lease contract teams. You will be encouraged to bring your ideas, experiences and perspective to help shape how we work and improve what we do.

What you will be doing

You will contribute to a range of activities, which may include:

• Undertaking property inspections, Property Health Checks and stock condition surveys across the GLH portfolio.
• Maintaining accurate stock condition information and supporting long-term asset planning.
• Providing technical building and maintenance advice to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Managing projects from inception through to completion in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and technical reports for planned and corrective works.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance inspections, analysis and reporting.
• Supporting development and lease contract activities through technical inspections and due diligence.
• Assessing new properties at acquisition, development and lease renewal stages.
• Monitoring contractor performance and undertaking quality inspections of completed works.
• Supporting delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Preparing schedules of dilapidations and negotiating on behalf of landlord or tenant where required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience undertaking technical surveying, building inspections and property condition assessments.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction methods and building pathology.
• Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret numerical and technical data.
• Ability to write clear, concise and professional reports and correspondence.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to customer service and tenant involvement.
• Knowledge of financial control and budget management relating to planned investment works.
• Understanding of value-for-money principles in design and project delivery.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, health and safety requirements and statutory obligations.
• Competent user of IT systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in a building-related discipline.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle suitable for business use.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across a designated geographical patch within the UK, including occasional overnight stays where required.