Property Surveyor (Leinster)

Tuath Housing Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuath Housing Association in Dublin/Leinster is seeking a Property Surveyor to ensure our homes are safe, well-maintained, legally compliant and fit for residents to live in. You will combine technical inspection, project management, budgeting and regulatory compliance with a strong focus on social housing standards.

The role involves inspecting housing stock, managing refurbishment projects, overseeing reactive maintenance, preparing reports and liaising with authorities, residents and internal

Responsibilities

• Inspect housing stock, identify issues from defects to safety compliance; prepare reports and maintenance schedules; liaise with local authorities.
• Provide technical due diligence reports on property acquisitions; review safety files; oversee specialist support services as required.
• Oversee reactive maintenance, major works, value-for-money reviews, and liaise with contractors, residents, and internal teams.
• Manage refurbishment projects, write specifications, tender, monitor contractors, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to standard.
• Support health, safety and compliance audits; respond to compliance failures and build safety inspections.
• Contribute to asset management; prepare cost estimates for repairs/upgrades; work with finance to manage budgets.
• Manage property-related complaints and RTB cases; explain works timelines to residents; collaborate with internal teams.

Job description

Property Surveyor

Location: Dublin/Leinster

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Job Summary: As Property Surveyor your role is ensuring that Tuath's homes are safe, well-maintained, legally compliant and fit for residents to live in. This role combines technical inspection, project management, budgeting and regulatory compliance with a strong focus on social housing standards.

Key Responsibilities (Functional)

• Conduct inspections of housing stock, including pre and post inspections, and identify issues such as structural defects, damp and mold, disrepair or unsafe features, defect analysis, fire safety compliance matters, and non-compliance with relevant standards. Prepare reports and maintenance schedules. Liaise and update relevant stakeholders such as local authorities.
• Technical Due Diligence Services: Provide technical inspections and reports on property acquisitions; review safety file information and conveyancing documents; engage and supervise specialist support services as required; conduct scheme appraisals prior to acquisition.
• Reactive Maintenance: Oversee responsive repairs for urgent issues (e.g., leaks, fire incidents, electrical faults); oversee major works repairs; review works to ensure value for money; handle dilapidations; liaise with contractors, customers and internal teams.
• Project and Contract Management: Manage refurbishment or improvement projects, including writing specifications, tendering and procuring works, monitoring performance and quality of contractors, ensuring works are completed on time, on budget and to standard.
• Health, Safety and Compliance: Prepare for audits, building safety inspections, and respond to compliance failures.
• Budgeting and Asset Management: Contribute to asset management strategies; prepare cost estimates for repairs, upgrades or major works; work with finance teams to manage budgets.
• Interaction and Support: Manage property-related complaints and RTB cases; explain planned works, timelines, and disruptions to residents; provide adaptation support and advice; collaborate with internal teams on property, compliance and regulatory matters; liaise with OMCs, local authorities, residents and other stakeholders; handle sensitive cases involving vulnerable residents.

Key Responsibilities (Organisational)

• Adopt a collaborative and supportive approach, maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge and providing advice and assistance to colleagues as required.
• Provide statistical data, information and testimonials when required.
• In all aspects of the company's work, promote effective communications, excellence in customer service, and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Be proactive in developing and maintaining strong networks and relationships with colleagues and other organisations and agencies to ensure excellence in service delivery.

Health and Safety Responsibility

• Conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to yourself and others; be aware and act in accordance with Tuath's Health and Safety Policy.