Role: Property Surveyor
Contract: Permanent - full time
Location: Barnstaple and surrounding areas
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum
About the Role
You'll undertake a broad range of inspections including stock condition surveys, HHSRS assessments, void inspections, fire risk assessments, asbestos re-inspections, energy assessments and quality audits. You'll identify building defects, diagnose repairs and oversee work to ensure quality, compliance and value for money.
You’ll work closely with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety standards. This is a customer-facing role where your ability to communicate clearly and resolve issues will be key to delivering excellent service.
What We’re Looking For
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HNC/NVQ Level 3 in Building Studies or a trade qualification
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Minimum 5 years’ site experience
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Professional membership of CIOB or RICS, or willingness to work towards this
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Strong knowledge of building defects, repair specifications, and CDM regulations
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Experience in managing contractors and delivering projects to budget and timescale
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Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across North Devon
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P402 Asbestos Surveying qualification (or willingness to obtain)
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
Closing date: Monday 10 August 2026 - 09:00
Interviews: Friday 14 August 2026
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role to which they have applied. We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form. If you require this advert in an alternative format or need support with the application process, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help. Please contact the HR team on 01271 313352.
North Devon Homes (NDH) is a registered charity providing affordable homes for people who need them. We are a housing association covering the North Devon district and have over 3,250 homes we are responsible for, providing accommodation to 10,000 total customers.
