At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct property surveys and provide technical advice for maintenance and development projects.
- Company: Gateway Housing, a community-focused housing association in London.
- Benefits: 28 days annual leave, health membership, pension contributions, and employee support programmes.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for career growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in building surveying, strong communication skills, and knowledge of health and safety regulations.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We are looking for a Technical Surveyor to carry out detailed property inspections and surveys, providing technical advice to support maintenance, repairs, and development projects. You will ensure all work meets legal, safety, and quality standards.
Key accountabilities
- Conduct property surveys to assess condition, identify defects, and recommend solutions.
- Maintain accurate records of surveys, works, and inspections.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service in all interactions and service delivery, ensuring a positive customer experience throughout.
- Promote Gateway values in all dealings with employees, clients, sub-contractors, and other external contacts.
- Ensure that policies and processes are in line with legislative and regulatory requirements as well as good practice.
Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong written communication skills and verbal skills, with experience engaging with customers, colleagues, external stakeholders and enforcing bodies.
- Extensive knowledge of risk assessment and Health & Safety management.
- Experience in building surveying or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
- Strong level of knowledge of building construction standards, and legislation, and an ability to diagnose and specify remedies to building defects.
- Experience of undertaking assessments in line with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System.
Salary and benefits
- Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
- Subsidised Health and Wellbeing Membership.
- Simply Health - help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments.
- Employee Assistance Programme - including free legal, financial and counselling advice.
- Pension - up to 10% employer contribution.
Gateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London's East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes and run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks. Our vision is that people will want to live in a Gateway home and people will want to work at Gateway.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 21 August 2026
INTERVIEWS: TBC
Please note that on some occasions where we have received sufficient applications, we will close the vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised.
GATEWAY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Technical Surveyor in London employer: Gateway Housing Association
As a Senior Multi-Site Scheme Coordinator, you will thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of older residents. Our company prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Located in a vibrant community, we offer unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to social impact, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Gateway Housing Association Recruitment Team
