Assistant Surveyor

Role: Assistant Surveyor

Location: Ealing / Hybrid – with regular travel to sites

Salary: £38,960-£41,010

Contract: Permanent, FullTime (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

DBS Level: Standard

Are you looking to build your surveying career, where your work genuinely improves people’s homes and communities?

As an Assistant Surveyor within our Investment Team, you’ll support the delivery of planned and cyclically investment programmes, working alongside experienced Contract Surveyors and Contracts Managers to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to residents’ satisfaction.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle, from pre-investment surveys through to contract delivery and stakeholder engagement.

About us

At A2Dominion, we’re more than a housing provider. We’re a not‑for‑profit organisation with a clear social purpose: to create homes and communities people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes across London and the SouthEast, we reinvest our profits into building more affordable homes and delivering services that make a real difference. We’re also a proud member of the G15, helping lead the sector and tackle the housing crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre‑investment surveys to confirm scopes of work in line with Asset Planning requirements and investment budgets
• Support Contract Surveyors in preparing schedules of work, specifications, and tender documentation using survey data and electronically gathered information
• Assist with the tender process, including contractor evaluation and selection
• Support project delivery activities, including contractor appointments, pre‑start meetings, programmes, and cash flow reviews
• Assist with contract administration duties, ensuring contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor and help report on cost, programme, quality, and health & safety performance
• Attend, arrange, and minute progress meetings, supporting clear communication and issue resolution
• Liaise with residents, leaseholders, and internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure works meet quality and customer expectation
• Support performance monitoring and continuous improvement through KPI tracking and contractor reviews
• Assist with tenant and stakeholder consultations to help ensure projects reflect resident needs where practical and in line with policy

More About You

• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English and hold an HNC or HND in Construction and the Built Environment
• Experience working with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders and are confident communicating clearly and professionally
• Familiarity and confidence with IT systems, including Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to produce clear letters and reports, would be beneficial
• Background in building or construction management, capable of handling a variety of situations competently, is desirable
• A‑Level standard in Maths or English (or equivalent Level 3 qualification), or progress towards a relevant professional qualification in surveying or construction, would be an advantage
• An understanding of building pathology is advantageous
• Holds a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle to support site visits

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible Working
• All permanent and fixed‑term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family

Inclusion at A2Dominion

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process – just contact our Resourcing Team at resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk.

We know some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If that’s you, we’d still encourage you to apply – or get in touch with us to talk it through.

At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family‑friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.

This vacancy is being managed by Danny Banks – danny.banks@a2dominion.co.uk

The role closes on Tuesday 31st March. We reserve the right to close this role upon appointment of the right candidate.