We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's the people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More about your role

You will be responsible for the effective delivery of the cyclical stock surveying programme for our portfolio of domestic properties and blocks, including review of the fire safety and energy efficiency of our housing stock. Your work will enable the development of specifications and forecast costs for our long-term investment programmes. You will also undertake investigative building surveys with guidance from our Specialist Surveyors and determine works required for defective premises as well as supporting the delivery of associated programmes for asbestos monitoring, energy assessments, radon, fire safety checks and disrepair. This role is an exciting opportunity in an ever developing team.

Please note: This is an agile role where you will be covering South West of England (Bristol). Therefore, due to the geographic spread of properties, you will require a full current UK driving licence.

This is a fixed term role until September 2025.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website For more information please download our job profile available on our website. 

More about you

To be successful in this role you will already have developed a career as a property surveyor holding chartered status or relevant technical / building or vocational qualifications to at least HND level or equivalent. You will have keen attention to detail and demonstrable experience & understanding of both Decent Homes Standards and HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System). Ideally you will have experience surveying social / affordable housing stock and possess detailed knowledge of housing related building and surveying requirements as well as planned, cyclical and responsive maintenance programmes. 

In addition to understanding all statutory obligations for domestic properties, housing sector standards and best practice strategies you will also possess strong customer engagement skills and be able to analyse and present data and reports including making recommendations to peers and senior managers. 

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Car allowance
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls