Trainee Asset Surveyor

Caredig; Swansea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (increases with 3

Free DBS check

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Fully funded training and career prog.

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Pension scheme with up to 8% match

Enhanced sickness and maternity/patern

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Caredig in Swansea is seeking a Trainee Asset Surveyor to support asset management and sustainability initiatives while developing surveying skills.

You will assist with whole-home surveys, energy and decarbonisation assessments, and asset data activities, with a strong focus on tenant outcomes. Driving licence is essential and sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering great customer service.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Interested in building, property or surveying with a commitment to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Asset Management and Sustainability strategies.
• Assist with whole-home surveys and energy/decarbonisation assessments.
• Support asset data management and retrofit programmes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

Driving licence

Building Studies

Learning mindset

Education

HNC in Building Studies

Job description

Start your career as a Trainee Asset Surveyor and help shape the future of sustainable homes across Swansea.

As a Trainee Asset Surveyor, you will gain hands-on experience carrying out property surveys, supporting retrofit and decarbonisation projects, and helping to improve homes for tenants across our communities.

• Job Title: Trainee Asset Surveyor
• Hours: Full-time 35 hours Monday - Friday
• Pay: £29,858.13
• Location: Swansea
• Driving Licence: Essential
• Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026 at 23:59pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

About the Role

As a Trainee Asset Surveyor, you will support the delivery of our Asset Management and Sustainability strategies while developing your technical knowledge and practical surveying skills.

The Trainee Asset Surveyor will assist with whole-home surveys, Energy and Decarbonisation Assessments, Welsh Housing Quality Standard inspections, and Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessments. You will also support asset data management, retrofit programmes, grant-funded projects, and initiatives that help create more energy-efficient, sustainable homes.

Working closely with colleagues across Housing, Development, Assets and Compliance, the Trainee Asset Surveyor will play an important role in improving homes and services for tenants.

About You

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in property, construction, sustainability, or surveying.

To succeed as a Trainee Asset Surveyor, you will have:

• Experience delivering great customer service
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• The ability to manage a varied workload
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ideally, you will already have or be working towards an HNC or equivalent in Building Studies or similar.
• A commitment to learning and professional development

We welcome previous experience working as a: Housing Assistant, Property Administrator, Construction Operative, Building Apprentice, Maintenance Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Estate Agent

No experience in surveying? No problem. If you have the right attitude and transferable skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

As a Trainee Asset Surveyor, you'll benefit from:

• 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service to 33 days.
• Free DBS check
• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully funded training and career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer match
• Enhanced sickness and maternity/paternity pay
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card