Surveyor - 6-month fixed term contract

Aster Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee wellbeing programme

Pension scheme

Volunteering days

Discounts and perks

Enhanced leave

Recognition programs

Job summary

Aster Group is seeking a Surveyor for a 6-month fixed term contract based in Hampshire. The role involves performing responsive property inspections, surveys for repairs and refurbishments, and advising on construction defects to ensure high levels of customer service.

Candidates should hold an HNC or higher in Building/Surveying/Planning or have significant construction industry experience, possess a full UK driving licence, and be able to work independently with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Building/Surveying/Planning or equivalent technical field, or significant construction industry experience.
• Ability to work independently in the community with team support.
• Good communication skills in person, on the phone, and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive property inspections in customers' homes in Hampshire.
• Conduct response repair surveys, mutual exchanges, minor works surveys, and investigate damp, condensation and mould.
• Oversee minor works, refurbishment work and general surveying.
• Advise on construction defects to deliver good customer service.
• Schedule repairs identified and maintain strong customer experience.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Time management

Independent working

Education

HNC or higher in Building/Surveying/Planning

Job description

Surveyor - 6-month fixed term contract

Location: Hampshire

Salary: £42,590 per annum

Job type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time. 37 hours per week.

Closing Date: 11 November 2026.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out responsive property inspections in customers' homes in Hampshire.
• Response repair surveys, mutual exchanges, minor works surveys, investigating damp, condensation and mould.
• Responsible for overseeing minor works, refurbishment work and general surveying.
• Advising on construction defects and the like to help deliver great customer service.
• Scheduling repairs identified and keeping the customer experience at the heart of everything.
• Meeting the requirements of best value and best practice while demonstrating excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Working mainly in Hampshire with occasional cross-working in other areas of the group.
• Maintaining a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

About you

• Relevant technical (HNC or higher) qualification in Building, Surveying, Planning or a similar technical field or significant experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to work independently in the community with a collaborative team support structure.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and customers face-to-face, on the phone, or in writing.
• Strong time management and ability to work to deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in current methods, standards, and initiatives relating to repair and refurbishment of residential dwellings and confident sharing knowledge with others.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

What's in it for me

• Flexible working – where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs.
• A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan.
• Investments in careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks.
• Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance.
• Volunteering hours available to all colleagues.
• Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more.
• Enhanced leave.
• Recognition initiatives for colleagues who go above and beyond.

Diversity and inclusion

We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

Right to work

All offers of employment are subject to the successful candidate providing proof of their right to work in the UK. Aster Group and its subsidiary brands do not hold a sponsor licence and are therefore unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Candidate references

Candidates with experience of: Property Surveyor, Housing Surveyor, Residential Surveyor, Maintenance Surveyor, Repairs Surveyor, Responsive Repairs Surveyor, Building Maintenance Surveyor, Property Inspection Surveyor, Technical Surveyor, Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor, Housing Maintenance Surveyor, may also be considered for this role.