Job Introduction
Job Title: Assistant Surveying Technician
Salary: £25,798 per annum plus essential car user allowance
Location: Stafford/Telford
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Surveying Technician to join our Property team.
We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual who is keen to develop their career within property and surveying services. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent organisational skills, and want to play a key role in improving customers' homes, we'd love to hear from you.
As an Assistant Surveying Technician, you will support the delivery of planned maintenance and investment programmes, working alongside Building Surveyors and contractors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.
What you’ll be doing
As an Assistant Surveying Technician, you will:
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Support the delivery and performance of planned maintenance and investment works programmes.
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Assist Building Surveyors in the management and coordination of contracts and projects.
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Contribute to the effective planning and administration of planned repairs and maintenance activities.
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Help ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
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Coordinate activities from the initial receipt of property information through to completion of works, ensuring a positive customer experience throughout.
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Maintain accurate records and update property and housing management systems.
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Liaise with customers, contractors, and colleagues to support the successful delivery of projects.
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Take ownership of individual tasks and responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of the Property Team.
What we are looking for
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to develop their knowledge and experience within a property services environment.
Essential
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Experience supporting the delivery of planned maintenance or investment programmes.
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Experience providing administrative support within a busy, customer-focused environment.
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Experience of working as part of a project team.
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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
Desirable
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BTEC Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment or a related qualification.
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Experience working within a construction environment, ideally within social housing.
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Experience using property management, asset management, or housing-related ICT systems.
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Understanding of building components and property maintenance.
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Knowledge of planned maintenance and investment programmes within housing services.
Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
What we can offer you
We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
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Own it – make it happen
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Improve it - move things forward.
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Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
How to apply
Please hit the Apply Now button
If you need any supporting submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 18th July
Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.-
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
