Surveyor

Yolk Recruitment; Blaina; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexi-time

33 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading social housing organisation in Blaenau Gwent to appoint an experienced Surveyor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers disrepair, adaptations, DMC, stock condition, building defects and investment projects, providing technical surveying expertise and project management.

The ideal candidate will have strong building construction knowledge, experience in tendering and contract administration, and the ability to work with residents and internal

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying or property role within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of building construction.
• Experience of tendering and contract administration.
• Experience managing building works, budgets and contractors.
• Knowledge of WHQS and HHSRS.
• Experience dealing with disrepair, DMC, property inspections or adaptations.
• Strong tenant and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Good problem-solving, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach.
• Educated to Level 4 of the National Qualification Framework or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting properties and carrying out stock condition and energy surveys.
• Investigating building defects and managing remedial works.
• Managing disrepair and DMC cases.
• Delivering property adaptations.
• Managing refurbishment and investment projects.
• Preparing specifications, tenders and programmes of work.
• Managing contractors, consultants and contracts.
• Providing technical surveying and construction advice.
• Supporting procurement and value for money.
• Managing construction-related risks and compliance.
• Liaising with residents, contractors and stakeholders throughout projects.

Education

Level 4 NVQ/NQF equivalent in surveying or construction

Job description

About the Role

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading social housing organisation in Blaenau Gwent to appoint an experienced Surveyor on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a varied surveying role covering disrepair, property adaptations, Damp, Mould & Condensation (DMC), stock condition, building defects and investment projects.

You'll provide technical surveying expertise, manage projects and contractors, and work closely with residents and internal teams to ensure homes are safe, compliant and well maintained.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Surveyor with strong technical knowledge, sound professional judgement and excellent communication skills.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in a similar surveying or property role, ideally within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of building construction.
• Experience of tendering and contract administration.
• Experience managing building works, budgets and contractors.
• Knowledge of WHQS and HHSRS.
• Experience dealing with disrepair, DMC, property inspections or adaptations.
• Strong tenant and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Good problem-solving, organisational and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach.
• You'll also need to be educated to Level 4 of the National Qualification Framework or be willing to work towards this.

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspecting properties and carrying out stock condition and energy surveys.
• Investigating building defects and managing remedial works.
• Managing disrepair and DMC cases.
• Delivering property adaptations.
• Managing refurbishment and investment projects.
• Preparing specifications, tenders and programmes of work.
• Managing contractors, consultants and contracts.
• Providing technical surveying and construction advice.
• Supporting procurement and value for money.
• Managing construction-related risks and compliance.
• Liaising with residents, contractors and stakeholders throughout projects.

Benefits

• Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working
• Flexi-time
• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and other employee benefits

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements. Typical hours are either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.

Hybrid working is available, alongside regular site visits.

Closing date: 5:00pm, 23rd September 2026