Surveyor (Asset & Development), BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD

Guardian Jobs; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days holiday

Life Event Leave

Volunteering days

Pension scheme

Death in service

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Guardian Jobs seeks a Surveyor to oversee the Planned Programme for our housing stock in Gloucester. You will lead multi-year projects, act as the in-house property expert, manage contract delivery, budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance including the Decent Homes Standard.

Key responsibilities include contract management, financial control, quality assurance, health and safety, and data integrity to support long-term investment planning.

Qualifications

• Experience managing £1million+ planned building works and contracts.
• Experience with public procurement processes.
• Strong communication with contractors and residents.

Responsibilities

• Act as Client Representative on major contracts and oversee replacements and improvements.
• Manage capital budgets and provide cash flow forecasting and reports.
• Inspect on-site works to ensure quality, compliance and value for money.
• Maintain safety standards across properties per Landlord Health and Safety legislation.
• Keep asset database up to date to support long-term investment planning.

Skills

Budget management

Public procurement

Residential contracts

Contract management

Communication with residents

Education

CIoB / RICS / CIH membership

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours Per Week)

Reports To: Capital Works Manager

About Us

Our vision is simple: we create homes and communities where people can thrive (p. 1). We are a progressive, flexible, and family-friendly organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe, high-quality place to live. If you want a role where your technical skills directly improve people's lives, you belong with us.

The Role

We are looking for a Surveyor to support our Planned Programme. You will lead large-scale, multi-year projects to upgrade and improve our housing stock (Operating as our in-house property expert, you will oversee contract delivery, manage budgets, and make sure our homes meet all regulatory requirements—including the Decent Homes Standard).

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management:Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements
• Financial Control:Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports
• Quality Assurance:Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure excellent quality, statutory compliance, and strong Value for Money
• Health & Safety:Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners strictly adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation
• Data Integrity:Keep our asset database completely up to date to help map out long-term investment strategies

What We Are Looking For

• Experience:A strong track record of managing £1million+ planned building works, public procurement, and residential contracts.
• Extensive relevant experience in lieu of professional membership
• Technical Qualifications:You are ideally a member of CIOB, hold an intermediate RICS grade, or are a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or have substantial relevant experience.
• Skills:Excellent budget management, ability to resolve commercial disputes, and top-tier communication skills to connect with contractors and residents alike

What’s In It For You? (Our Benefits Package)

We know the market is competitive, so we look after our team with a comprehensive, modern rewards package designed around your health, wealth, and work-life balance:

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

• Flexible Hybrid Working:Enjoy the perfect blend of home and office life with a 3-day office/in Gloucester, 3-day remote split.
• Generous Holiday:30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus all standard bank holidays.
• Buy & Sell Holiday:Need more time off or want a cash boost? Flex your holiday balance to suit your lifestyle.
• Life Event Leave:Fully paid time off for major life moments (e.g., moving house, getting married, becoming a grandparent, or taking your driving test).
• Volunteering Days:2 paid days per year to support a charity or community cause close to your heart.
• Financial Well-being & Security
• Default Salary Sacrifice Pension:A highly competitive defined contribution pension scheme paid automatically through salary sacrifice to help your money grow efficiently.
• Financially Well Employee Loan Scheme:Access to affordable, safe employee loans when unexpected costs arise.
• Death in Service Cover:Peace of mind for your loved ones with a supportive life insurance policy.
• Refer a Friend Scheme:Cash rewards for helping us bring other brilliant talent into family.

Health, Wellness & Discounts

• 100% Funded Cashback Medical Scheme:We cover the full cost of your Health Shield healthcare plan, giving you money back on dental, optical, and physical therapies (taxable benefit).
• Health Shield Perks Portal:Exclusive access to deep discounts, savings, and deals on high street purchases, gym memberships, and cinema tickets.
• Blue Light Card:Access to thousands of amazing discounts across the UK for housing sector professionals.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:Save money on a brand-new bike and accessories through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Occupational Health:Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and expert occupational medical guidance whenever you need it.

Closing Date: 11th September 2026

We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.