At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects to upgrade homes and improve communities.
- Company: Join Gloucester City Homes, a progressive and family-friendly organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience managing large building projects and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is a progressive, flexible, and family-friendly organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe, high-quality place to live. If you want a role where your technical skills directly improve people's lives, you belong with us.
The Role
We are looking for a Surveyor to support our Planned Programme. You will lead large-scale, multi-year projects to upgrade and improve our housing stock. Operating as our in-house property expert, you will oversee contract delivery, manage budgets, and ensure our homes meet all regulatory requirements—including the Decent Homes Standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management: Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements.
- Financial Control: Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure excellent quality, statutory compliance, and strong Value for Money.
- Health & Safety: Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners strictly adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation.
- Data Integrity: Keep our asset database completely up to date to help map out long-term investment strategies.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: A strong track record of managing £1million+ planned building works, public procurement, and residential contracts. Extensive relevant experience in lieu of professional membership.
Technical Qualifications: Ideally a member of CIOB, hold an intermediate RICS grade, or are a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or have substantial relevant experience.
Skills: Excellent budget management, ability to resolve commercial disputes, and top-tier communication skills to connect with contractors and residents alike.
What’s In It For You? (Our Benefits Package)
- Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy the perfect blend of home and office life with a 3-day office/in Gloucester, 3-day remote split.
- Generous Holiday: 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus all standard bank holidays.
- Buy & Sell Holiday: Flex your holiday balance to suit your lifestyle.
- Life Event Leave: Fully paid time off for major life moments.
- Volunteering Days: 2 paid days per year to support a charity or community cause.
- Default Salary Sacrifice Pension: A highly competitive defined contribution pension scheme.
- Financially Well Employee Loan Scheme: Access to affordable, safe employee loans.
- Death in Service Cover: Life insurance policy for peace of mind.
- Refer a Friend Scheme: Cash rewards for referrals.
- 100% Funded Cashback Medical Scheme: Full cost coverage for health care plan.
- Health Shield Perks Portal: Access to discounts and deals.
- Blue Light Card: Discounts for housing sector professionals.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on a bike through salary sacrifice.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support.
Closing Date: 11th September 2026. GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Surveyor (Asset & Development) employer: GLOUCESTER CITY HOMES
Gloucester City Homes is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering young people through trauma-informed support. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, staff are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in Gloucester, the organisation offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse individuals and contribute to their journey towards independence.
