Job Description

Are you looking for a place to belong and help others find their way home? We are looking for a Surveyor to join our team and help make a difference every single day.You will join us on a full-time, 6 month fixed term contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £43,575.00 per annum.

Brighter Places developed from a merger between Solon and United Communities Housing Associations in 2021. We manage 3,300 homes for Bristol and surrounding areas and aim to build brighter futures by delivering 1,000 new homes by 2027.

About our Repair & Voids Surveyor role:

In this role you will provide a high-quality customer-focused and professional repairs service, including the delivery empty homes (voids), whilst ensuring that our homes and customers are safe, and works are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety policies and statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities as our Repair & Voids Surveyor:

Support and oversee works and ensure they are delivered to a high standard of quality, on time and on budget and in line with statutory requirements.

Ensure relevant legislation and guidance is followed in the delivery of building work including CDM, Health & Safety at Work Act, Building and Planning Regulations.

Provide a high quality customer focused service to all residents, leaseholders, other stakeholders and colleagues.

Deliver a range of pre and post works inspections to ensure the right work is completed to a high standard that meets the customer’s needs.

Support the Customer Services and Housing teams in answering technical queries and inspections regarding the construction, handover and defects management of properties.

Effectively use Microsoft packages, IT systems and databases as necessary to deliver work.

What we’re looking for in our Repair & Voids Surveyor:

Are educated to GCSE standard or equivalent with significant property inspection experience.

Have the ability to thoroughly and consistently inspect and assess standards, with an eye for detail to identify variation from defined standards.

Have experience in liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Positive and assertive.

Committed to resolving issues.

Positive attitude to continuous improvement.

Excellent IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook), and use of business systems.

Motivated and determined to go the extra mile

Valid UK Driving License.

Ability to travel independently to visit sites, properties etc.

You will receive the following benefits as our Repair & Voids Surveyor:

We are a friendly team of just over 100 people and are committed to being a great place to work

We are a ‘Best Companies Very Good to Work For’ winner in 2023

We operate a hybrid working environment with a mix of in office and remote working (role dependent)

We offer 30 days of annual leave + bank holidays + one day volunteering annually + the ability to buy up to five extra days each year (pro rata)

We offer up to £700 flexi-benefit that can be used towards breaks away, treatments, counselling, fitness activities insurance and many more options

Pension Contribution of 6.16%

Company sick pay of up to 14 weeks full pay + 14 weeks half pay

Interest free employee loans up to £1000

Development opportunities via the Brighter Places university

Paid professional memberships and subscriptions

Plus a whole host of other benefits including; free immunisations, eye tests, discounted bus fares, independent financial advice, an employee assistance programme, fresh fruit in the offices and more

Closing date: 29th October 2024 (we are actively interviewing for this role so this date could vary)

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

The easiest way to apply is via our application form but your application can be in any format you like; letter, CV, presentation, video, voice note – we will accept all reasonable adjustments to support your application to work with us. Please make sure you include;

Why you are suitable for the role and how you align with our values

Your previous experience

Your qualifications and skills

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community