Part Time Specialist Surveyor (South)

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As a Specialist Surveyor you will be part of the Active Asset Management team, you'll play a key role in shaping the Group's Asset Investment Strategy and delivering effective investment planning solutions for the housing stock.

More about your role 

You'll advise PFP on technical design, maintenance, and repairs across various property types. Your responsibilities include conducting thorough surveys and producing detailed technical reports in line with industry best practices. You'll also perform investigative building surveys to identify necessary work on defective properties, while supporting programs for asbestos monitoring, energy assessments, radon testing, and disrepair. Additionally, you'll help develop operational surveying procedures to ensure accurate asset and compliance data is captured in the Group's Asset Register, keeping properties aligned with statutory obligations and industry standards.

This is a Part time role (21.75 hours) covering the South region.

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

More about you 

To thrive in this role, you should have experience developing survey reports, planned surveying programs, and investigating defective properties, particularly within social housing. A solid understanding of housing-related building and surveying requirements, along with knowledge of statutory obligations and sector standards, is essential.

As a Building Surveyor (BSc(Hons) level or equivalent AssocRICS), you should be skilled in analysing stock data to create detailed specifications and cost forecasts. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and experience with housing asset registers are necessary. AssocRICS via the Residential Pathway and holding RICS Registered Valuer accreditation are welcome to apply.

PCA qualified Damp & Timber surveyors, former craft operatives at Licentiateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (LCGI) standard and those in the final stages of the SAVA residential training will be considered however your probationary period will require your successful completion of your AssocRICS examination.

Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to produce clear survey reports, and excellent customer engagement are vital.

A full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle are required, as part of this role we will provide either a car allowance or company car. Desirable qualifications include RICS/CIOB membership, and knowledge of housing disrepair law. Experience in health and safety regulations and the handling of insurance peril damage is a plus. RICS Graduates and AssocRICS may apply at the entry level and will be supported to undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

Essential Experience & Skills

• Knowledge in assessing building defects, defects pathology either academically or by practically gained experience.

• Experience of developing survey reports, planned surveying programmes and delivering volume defective property investigations.

The 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%


• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave


• 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.


• Lots of professional development available, nurturing and development for those in the early stages of their career.


• Full support with for RICS, professional membership fees paid.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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