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Building Surveyor

Gloucester Permanent £43,248 - £43,248 per year View Job Description
This role is a great opportunity for a Surveyor to take ownership of major capital investment projects across a diverse housing portfolio. You'll shape long‑term asset strategy, manage large‑scale contracts, and ensure homes meet modern regulatory and safety standards.
  • Lead multi‑million‑pound, multi‑year investment programmes
  • High‑autonomy role

About Our Client

Our client is a high‑performing, community‑focused social housing organisation with a strong reputation for delivering safe, modern, sustainable homes. Their asset team is known for excellent technical standards, collaborative culture, and long‑term investment planning that genuinely improves resident's lives.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage high‑value planned programmes and component replacement projects.
  • Ensure all properties consistently meet Decent Homes and statutory compliance standards.
  • Oversee day‑to‑day commercial, contractual and operational management of major suppliers.
  • Act as Contract Manager/Client Representative for partnering contracts.
  • Inspect contractor works, track performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Take responsibility for capital budget management, forecasting, cashflow and reporting.
  • Support procurement activity in line with best value and organisational strategy.
  • Contribute to the Annual Investment Programme and wider asset management strategy.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant asset data across systems and databases.
  • Produce performance reports and improvement recommendations.
  • Build strong relationships with internal/external partners to support efficient delivery.
  • Drive problem‑solving, service improvement and collaborative working across teams.



The Successful Applicant

  • Significant experience in asset management, surveying or property investment within housing or similar environments.
  • Proven success managing capital programmes, contracts and budgets.
  • A relevant technical qualification
  • Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to analyse complex data and make sound, evidence‑based decisions.
  • Competence in technical property issues, compliance and building standards.
  • A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Flexibility, initiative, and a problem‑solving approach.



What's on Offer

  • £43,248.73 annual salary + £26 monthly WFH allowance
  • Hybrid working with autonomy and trust
  • Opportunity to lead major, high-profile investment programmes
  • Support to develop professionally (chartership, training, CPD)
  • A stable, long‑term role with social purpose and job satisfaction
  • Modern systems, supportive team culture, and excellent leadership
  • Work that directly improves homes, communities, and resident wellbeing



Contact
Mitchell Davies
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6928656
Phone number
+44 161 829 0491

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property / Building Surveyor
Sector
Property
Location
Gloucester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mitchell Davies
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0491
Job reference
JN-012026-6928656