Energy Assessor and Home Quality Surveyor (Stock Condition) at Irwell Valley Homes, Sale

Energy Assessor and Home Quality Surveyor (Stock Condition)
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£37,049.90 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Closing date: 9th November 2026

Interview date: 23rd November 2026

Interview Location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.   

This role will help us to do this by making informed decisions about the investment and maintenance of our homes by providing an accurate picture of the condition of our housing stock and property assets. Through property surveys and reviews of existing information, you’ll ensure our records accurately reflect the current condition of our properties.

You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the Asset Management team, supporting additional surveying activities such as Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Retrofit Assessments when required.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Conduct stock condition surveys across our portfolio, ensuring changes are accurately recorded and the asset register remains up to date.
• Carry out internal and external surveys of homes, communal areas, garages and other assets, identifying repairs and helping to inform future programmes of work.
• Capture accurate property data to support compliance with Decent Homes, HHSRS and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Update, maintain and interpret information held within our asset management systems.
• Carry out Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) when required, using dedicated EPC software.
• Undertake Retrofit Assessments to identify potential improvements required to our homes.
• Support the Planned Surveyors' team with the management and delivery of major works programmes.

We need people who are/have

• Experience working in a stock condition, building surveying, asset management or similar property role, ideally within social or residential housing.
• Good technical knowledge of buildings, property components and their condition, with the ability to identify repairs and future investment requirements.
• Good understanding of Decent Homes, HHSRS and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Experience of accurately collecting, recording and interpreting property/asset data, including using asset management systems such as PIMSS, Promaster, Keystone or similar.
• Strong IT and data management skills, with confidence using systems, spreadsheets and tablet-based technology while carrying out surveys.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to residents, colleagues and contractors.
• A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

A Building Studies ONC / HNC (or equivalent) is advantageous as is a Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.

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