At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct surveys to improve housing quality and ensure safety standards.
- Company: Join Connexus, a rural housing association dedicated to community and customer care.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, training opportunities, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with travel across Shropshire.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in surveying, strong organisational skills, and a customer-first mindset.
The predicted salary is between 38844 - 40817 £ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Property Surveyor to cover our Shropshire area, playing a key role in delivering Connexus Asset Management Strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused professional who is passionate about maintaining and improving housing stock while ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and of a high quality.
The Role
The postholder will primarily undertake disrepair, damp, and stock condition surveys to identify required works and drive improvements across our homes. Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing stock condition, Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) compliance, and energy efficiency standards.
- Producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
- Managing a small estate and maintenance budget.
- Inspecting disrepair, damp, and wider property remediation works.
- Applying knowledge of health and safety legislation and Building Regulations at an operational level.
- Communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues, contractors, and customers.
- Maintaining high standards of professionalism and teamwork.
- Travelling across Connexus operating areas as required.
- Working in line with Awaabs Law, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to damp and mould issues.
About You
You will bring proven experience in surveying or inspection, alongside strong organisational and ICT skills. A customer-first mindset and a collaborative approach are essential. It is also essential that you are able to drive and have access to a vehicle to effectively carry out the duties of the role.
Essential:
- Knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard
- Knowledge of Awaab's Law
- Knowledge of HHSRS
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience managing damp and mould cases
- DEA qualification.
This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices, with Head office at Craven Arms and travel around the Shropshire area. This role will be subject to a standard DBS check.
About Connexus
Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.
We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We're here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.
Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of underrepresentation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Senior Surveyor (QS) in Newport employer: Connexus
Connexus is an exceptional employer located in Shropshire, dedicated to creating inclusive neighbourhoods and sustainable communities. With a strong focus on employee development, flexible working options, and a collaborative work culture, Connexus empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact on the lives of customers while enjoying a supportive environment. Join us to be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and prioritises professional growth.
