Residential Surveyor

Ridge & Partners LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Manchester seeks a Residential Surveyor / Stock Condition Surveyor with a strong background in residential building surveying. The role involves conducting stock condition surveys, managing data, and providing expertise in asset management compliance. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a detail-oriented mindset to excel in this varied position.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have appropriate qualifications such as RICS or CIOB.
• Knowledge of construction technology related to residential accommodation is desirable.
• Experience in compliance-related roles is valued.

Responsibilities

• Field-based data collection and stock surveys.
• Assist management of surveys and coordinate fieldwork.
• Complete Decent Homes and HHSRS assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mind

Excellent written and oral skills

Education

RICS or CIOB qualification

DEA, FPA, NEBOSH, P402/405

Tools

Electronic data capture systems

Related databases

Job description

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Our Property Consultancy team provide strategic advice and guide clients through a full spectrum of property consultancy, housing asset management and compliance related activities.

We have an opportunity for a Residential Surveyor / Stock Condition Surveyor to join our team. The role would particularly suit an individual from a residential building surveying background, with experience of large-scale stock condition surveys and related asset management. Knowledge of electronic data capture systems would be beneficial.

Travel to project-related locations is part of the role, mainly within the north of England.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

This is a varied role and includes the following:

• Field-based data collection, undertaking stock surveys and providing EPCs
• Assisting with the management of surveys and co-ordination with fieldwork managers
• Liaising with the data analysts within the team
• Undertaking physical reinspection’s, accompanied visits and other data on site QA checks
• Dealing with confidential data
• Providing input into asset management advice and support
• Completing Decent Homes and HHSRS assessments and validations
• Dealing with any surveyor related issues or concerns including complaints

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• Appropriate qualifications such as RICS or CIOB would be highly desirable including knowledge of construction technology relating to residential accommodation.
• Up to date knowledge of current asset management, compliance and statutory best practice and regulatory requirements will be essential in advising clients
• Additional compliance related experience and qualifications e.g. DEA, FPA, NEBOSH, P402/405 would be desirable but not essential (energy assessor training will be provided if not currently held)
• Attention to detail and a professional demeanour is important. You will ideally be methodical and have a high level of intellect - combining excellent management and oral skills to ensure projects are delivered to a high quality within agreed timelines
• It is anticipated the role will require initial and on-going training in areas where knowledge may be limited, and you will be fully supported by Ridge in gaining this expertise
• Experience in related databases (not necessarily within the housing sector)
• You should have an analytical mind with excellent written and oral skills to produce considered and robust outputs for the team and clients.