Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
*Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship*
About the role
Here at Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, we are now on the lookout for a Surveyor - someone to ensure an excellent, reactive repair/planned maintenance service is delivered and void properties are maintained within budget, whilst developing and maintaining a robust knowledge of the property portfolio.
Working closely with and assisting our in-house Building Services team in delivering and developing programmes of work and high-quality repairs, you'll need a good understanding of the condition of properties and the local conservation area environment and neighbourhoods to contribute to the development of improvement programmes, estate repairs and the sustainability of communities.
Assisting the Customer Services team in resolving complex technical issues to achieve excellent customer satisfaction, you'll assume "cradle to grave" responsibility for the planning, implementation, and overall management of projects within the housing and care improvement programmes and provide assistance to the Planned Maintenance Manager and/or Repairs Manager in the delivery of the improvement plan and other related duties.
About you
As our Surveyor, we'd like you to hold a recognised qualification in a building related subject (NVQ, HNC, City and Guild, Diploma, RICS, CIOB, RIBA) or equivalent work experience. You'll have sound understanding of domestic construction techniques and materials, fault diagnosis and specification of remedial work. With knowledge and experience of health and safety and statutory compliance requirements, including understanding of multi-skilled trades, gas and electrical compliance and site supervision, you'll have experience of managing contractors and repairs budgets.
You'll be an excellent communicator, able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences, maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners with experience in delivering a customer focused service and commitment to improving customer service and engagement. Competent in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and housing asset management software systems, you'll be able to work independently, empowered to be self-directed with minimal supervision meeting key targets and performance indicators.
Our core priority
JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well managed communities prioritising those in greatest need.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the online application.
Closing date for applications is 13th July 2025
Interviews will take place on 21st July 2025
Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on-going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.
Additional Information
We are a values driven organisation and our values drive our behaviours. We're at our best when we're continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.
Due to the duties of this role, there is a requirement to be on site for 5 days a week and travel between sites is a requirement of the role.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.
As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.