Surveyor

Goodman Masson; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is recruiting a Surveyor (Social Housing) in the Cheltenham area to lead planned maintenance and major property improvement schemes, ensuring investment is delivered on time and to a high standard.

You will manage external contractors, monitor budgets, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with housing legislation and safety requirements, contributing to the long‑term condition of the housing stock and resident experience.

Qualifications

• Background in asset management or planned maintenance within social housing.
• Experience managing contractors and investment programmes.
• Understanding of building construction and property maintenance.
• Knowledge of housing legislation and safety standards.
• Experience managing project budgets and costs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Relevant qualification would be advantageous.
• Professional membership beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major property improvement schemes from planning to completion.
• Manage external contractors and consultants to meet specifications, budgets, deadlines and quality.
• Provide technical guidance on building-related issues and remediation solutions.
• Ensure works comply with legislation, safety requirements and housing standards.
• Oversee financial management across programmes, including budget control and forecasting.
• Support tender processes and appoint contractors.
• Review property data to identify investment priorities and maintenance strategy.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve processes and resident experience.

Skills

Contractor management

Budget control

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Building surveying

Education

Related qualification in Building Surveying/Construction/Housing/Asset Management

Job description

Surveyor (Social Housing)

Location: Cheltenham Area
Salary: £44,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time role

The Opportunity

A well-established housing organisation is looking to appoint a planned maintenance surveyor to oversee the successful delivery of property investment and improvement works.

This is a key position within the property function, offering the opportunity to take responsibility for substantial programmes of work, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard and continue to meet the needs of residents.

Working closely with internal teams and external delivery partners, you will combine technical property knowledge with strong commercial and project management skills to maximise investment, improve contractor performance and support the long-term condition of the housing stock.

The Role

• Take the lead on the delivery of major property improvement schemes, overseeing programmes from initial planning through to completion.
• Manage external contractors and consultants, ensuring projects meet agreed specifications, budgets, deadlines and quality expectations.
• Provide technical guidance on building-related matters, identifying potential issues and advising on appropriate investment and remedial solutions.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, safety requirements and housing standards.
• Take responsibility for financial management across allocated programmes, including budget control, cost monitoring and forecasting.
• Play an active role in selecting and appointing contractors, supporting tender processes and establishing effective working arrangements.
• Review property information and performance data to identify investment priorities and help shape future maintenance strategies.
• Work alongside colleagues across the business to resolve challenges, improve processes and ensure a positive experience for residents throughout the delivery of works.

About You

• A background in asset management, planned maintenance, capital works or property surveying, ideally within social housing.
• Proven experience managing contractors and overseeing property improvement or investment programmes.
• A sound understanding of building construction, surveying principles and property maintenance.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, property safety requirements and relevant housing quality standards.
• Experience managing project budgets, controlling costs and ensuring best value from investment.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, assess technical issues and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge contractors and influence stakeholders.
• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Housing or Asset Management would be advantageous.
• Professional membership, or progress towards membership, of a relevant industry body would be beneficial.

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