Building Surveyor - Wythenshawe Community Housing Group

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that really cares about its residents and communities. You will play an important role in helping to keep homes safe, well maintained and in good condition, while delivering a high standard of customer service and working closely with contractors and internal teams to get repairs resolved properly.

Client Details

I am working in partnership with WCHG a well-regarded housing provider with a strong community focus and a clear commitment to maintaining safe, quality homes for residents. The organisation places real value on customer satisfaction, responsive service delivery, collaborative working and continuous improvement across its housing portfolio.

Description

• Conduct detailed building surveys and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Manage property maintenance and refurbishment projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and building standards.
• Provide professional advice on construction and property matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Identify and assess building defects and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Oversee the preparation of tender documents and contracts.
• Monitor project progress and prepare detailed updates for stakeholders.

Profile

• Experience in a Property Surveyor, Repairs Surveyor, Maintenance Surveyor or similar housing/property role.
• Experience inspecting domestic properties and diagnosing day-to-day repair issues
• Good working knowledge of damp, mould, condensation and general building defects.
• The ability to prepare clear survey findings, technical notes and repair recommendations.
• Experience liaising with residents, contractors and operational teams to progress repair works.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied patch/workload.
• A customer-focused approach with the confidence to handle queries, explain issues clearly and support positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of responsive repairs, maintenance processes and housing/property standards

Job Offer

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• An extra day's leave for each year of service, up to 30 days
• NEST Defined Contribution Pension
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• PCA qualification support following successful completion of probation
• Westfield Health & Wellbeing benefits
• A role where you can make a genuine difference to residents through practical, visible improvements to their homes