Trainee Project Surveyor: Growth in Social Housing

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group in Manchester is seeking a motivated Trainee Project Surveyor to join our Assets and Building Safety team. This role offers hands-on experience across planned maintenance and improvement programmes while building a career in housing asset management.

You will work alongside experienced Project Surveyors and Managers, gain practical skills through a dedicated learning and development package, and contribute to safe, well-maintained homes.

Qualifications

• Interest in surveying, asset management and social housing.
• Experience in a construction-related environment; ONC desirable but not essential.
• Good IT skills, especially Excel and MS Office.
• Strong communication, administration and organisational skills.
• Practical and logical problem-solving with ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Motivated, adaptable and collaborative with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of planned maintenance and investment projects, ensuring work progresses safely and to standards.
• Assist with property visits, site activities and the collection of asset and condition data.
• Maintain project and property information, supporting progress monitoring, budget reporting and risk management.
• Develop knowledge of building construction, defects, remedial solutions and contract administration.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, consultants, contractors and partners to support project delivery.
• Contribute ideas and actively participate in your professional development.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

ONC in Construction (or related) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group in Manchester is seeking a motivated Trainee Project Surveyor to join our Assets and Building Safety team. This role offers hands-on experience across planned maintenance and improvement programmes while building a career in housing asset management.

You will work alongside experienced Project Surveyors and Managers, gain practical skills through a dedicated learning and development package, and contribute to safe, well-maintained homes.