This is a home based role covering the Northern region, with regular travel required to properties across the North of England. The portfolio includes homes in Liverpool, Blackpool, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds, North Yorkshire, Sunderland and Newcastle upon Tyne. Expected onsite 3 days per week.
You will be responsible for the effective delivery of planned works and void works programmes across the region, ensuring works are completed to the required quality, cost & timescales. You will also apply your technical knowledge & experience to assess, specify and oversee major and complex repairs.
Regular property and site inspections will form a key part of the role. These will include undertaking and/or supporting:
- Fire Risk Assessments (FRA's)
- Asbestos management reviews
- Stock condition surveys
- Planned works surveys & inspections
- Void management
- Technical inspections relating to major repairs
- Have a good knowledge of how a project works from initiation to closure
- Work, handle & effectively monitor budgets for each planned works.
- Update the CAFM system as needed
- Provide details of Key ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day delivery of repair services for jobs over £1k via external contractors, ensuring quality, timeliness, and value for money.
- Support and collaborate with Regional Surveyors in their roles across geographical areas.
- Working closely with the Head of Strategic Asset Management, implement the Investment Programme on time and within budget.
- Working with the Head of Health and Safety and Compliance, undertaking Fire Risk Assessment and Asbestos Re-Inspections ensure resulting actions are completed.
- Working with the Head of Repairs, manage the delivery of repairs that evolve into major works.
- Support the coordination of Planned and void Works programmes, aligned with long-term asset strategy.
- Assist in procurement and tendering processes for repairs and planned works, ensuring compliance with financial and procurement regulations.
- Support the coordination of Planned Works programmes, aligned with long-term asset strategy.
- Assist in procurement and tendering processes for repairs and planned works, ensuring compliance with financial and procurement regulations.
- Monitor and control expenditure to ensure delivery stays within allocated budgets, identifying efficiencies and driving cost-effective solutions.
- Develop contractor relationships to ensure high standards of service, compliance, and resident satisfaction.
- Collaborate with compliance and customer leads to ensure asset works meet both regulatory and experiential goals.
- Track KPIs, report performance, and manage risk effectively across all areas of responsibility.
- Support Portus Property Management in driving performance, innovation, and customer-focused delivery.Key area
- Planned Investment Works
- Major Repairs
- Fire Risk Assessments
- Asbestos re-inspections
- Budget Management and Financial Control
- Contractor Performance and Procurement
- Maintain robust systems for ensuring compliance certification and remedial actions using Plentific software.
- Maintain Health and Safety policy and procedures in alignment with legislative and industry standards.
- Provide advice on all investment works matters across housing and corporate buildings
- Contract management
- Build strong partnerships with contractors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
- Monitor performance against KPIs, service standards, and statutory benchmarks.
We are a newly merged, values-led housing organisation committed to providing safe, supportive, and high-quality homes for people who need them most. Our mission is to deliver excellent housing management and support services that enable our customers to live independently and thrive. Operating throughout England and Wales, our dedicated teams work collaboratively with care providers, local authorities, and other partners to make a real difference in the lives of our customers. We’re ambitious, forward-thinking, and focused on creating inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and heard.
Our Values
We Care – We aim to provide services and homes that are based upon a deep understanding of our customers and are valued by all of our stakeholders. We aim to provide a great place for our colleagues to work, grow and develop.
We Listen – We value and respect the views of everyone and will involve our customers to help shape the way we provide the best home for them to prosper.
We Learn – We are in it for the long-term. We will embrace change and innovation to continually improve what we do.
We Deliver – We are reliable, consistent and trusted to act with integrity and deliver to the highest possible standard of service and home.
We Influence – We will be a positive voice for our customers and will champion/advocate for the provision of homes and services for adults who require support.
We Are Inclusive – We respect the power of diversity and value each other.
Recruitment Process
* CV Screening, interview and possible second interview dependent on circumstances
Full Time 35 hrs per week. £40,000 to £46,000 depending on training & experience plus a + £5,500 car allowance
Job Title: Building Surveyor reporting to Head of Surveying & Planned Works
Skills & Experience
Qualifications
Essential/Desirable
(E/D)
- CIH qualification, ideally level 3 or willing to work towards this if appointed
- Surveying or construction related qualification to HNC or above or willing to work towards if appointed
- Fire Risk Assessment Level 3 or above or willing to work towards if appointed
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS check (clean)
Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Essential/Desirable
(E/D)
- Experience of operating at a Property Surveyor in Housing, Property Maintenance or a closely associated industry - Essential
- Experience of using Plentific or CRM systems to manage property related functions - Desirable
- Background in Investment Works, building compliance, and health & safety regulations - Essential
- Proven capability in procurement, budget management, and contract administration - Desirable
- Knowledge of health and safety compliance in house settings (e.g. fire safety, property inspections) - Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults, including people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health conditions - Desirable
- Awareness of relevant legislation, including safeguarding and data protection - Desirable
- Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively - Essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to write clearly and communicate with a wide range of people - Essential
- Confidence to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally - Essential
- Commitment to customer service and continuous improvement - Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal colleagues (e.g. Customer Hub, Revenue Team, Engagement Officer) and external partners (e.g. care providers, local authorities) - Essential
- Awareness of regulatory requirements - Desirable
- Positive, proactive and person-centred attitude - Essential
- Ability to make evidence-based decisions - Essential
- Ideally and understanding of how contractors compete for and win business - Desirable
Pay: £40,000.00-£46,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester
