At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess housing conditions and manage survey activities for effective asset management.
- Company: Choice Housing, a leading housing association in Northern Ireland with a 50-year legacy.
- Benefits: 22 days annual leave, hybrid working, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community by ensuring safe and quality homes.
- Qualifications: Degree in surveying or construction, or three years relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 27646 - 32913 £ per year.
Choice Housing is one of Northern Ireland's leading housing associations, employing over 500 people with a 50-year legacy of enriching lives through the provision of safe, high quality, and affordable homes. We manage over 14,000 homes and support around 40,000 tenants, delivering a wide range of housing solutions including general needs, sheltered housing, support accommodation, and homes for families with complex needs.
Choice Housing is seeking an Asset Surveyor to join our Asset Survey team. This role is responsible for assessing the condition of the Association's housing and property stock. Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out detailed surveys across a range of property types to evaluate their condition, maintenance needs and compliance with housing and safety standards.
- Accurately recording key information on the age, condition, and lifespan of building components, providing vital information to support effective asset management and long-term investment planning.
- Managing and scheduling daily survey activities.
A hybrid working policy is in place with a large proportion of the work involving mobile working. Full training will be provided, and there will be opportunities to develop ongoing skills to advance your career.
Essential criteria:
- Degree in a relevant surveying or construction field, or a minimum of three years experience in a relevant role.
- Good knowledge of building construction and components.
- Experience of building diagnosis and defects identification.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to surveying, inspections and site work.
- Ability to work at height (roof level), within confined spaces, attics and basements.
- A current clean driving licence with access to private transport.
Our employees have access to a range of benefits:
- 22 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days after 5 years service, and 12 public holidays.
- Hybrid working opportunities anticipated 1 working day in the office.
- Excellent work-life balance: we support flexible working e.g. accruing an extra 2 days annual leave per month through flexi-time, starting hours between 8am and 10am and finishing between 4pm and 6pm.
- Essential car user allowance.
- Professional fees will be reimbursed.
- 6% pension contribution.
- Learning and Development opportunities to include paid courses relevant to your role e.g. Asbestos, Damp.
Asset Surveyor TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: Choice Housing
Choice Housing is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to enriching lives in Northern Ireland, our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through the provision of high-quality housing solutions.
