Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Closing date: 9th November 2026
Interview date: 23rd November 2026
Interview Location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS
Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done.
As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.
This role will help us to do this by making informed decisions about the investment and maintenance of our homes by providing an accurate picture of the condition of our housing stock and property assets. Through property surveys and reviews of existing information, you’ll ensure our records accurately reflect the current condition of our properties.
You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the Asset Management team, supporting additional surveying activities such as Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Retrofit Assessments when required.
In this role, you will be responsible for
- Conduct stock condition surveys across our portfolio, ensuring changes are accurately recorded and the asset register remains up to date.
- Carry out internal and external surveys of homes, communal areas, garages and other assets, identifying repairs and helping to inform future programmes of work.
- Capture accurate property data to support compliance with Decent Homes, HHSRS and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
- Update, maintain and interpret information held within our asset management systems.
- Carry out Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) when required, using dedicated EPC software.
- Undertake Retrofit Assessments to identify potential improvements required to our homes.
- Support the Planned Surveyors' team with the management and delivery of major works programmes.
We need people who are/have
- Experience working in a stock condition, building surveying, asset management or similar property role, ideally within social or residential housing.
- Good technical knowledge of buildings, property components and their condition, with the ability to identify repairs and future investment requirements.
- Good understanding of Decent Homes, HHSRS and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
- Experience of accurately collecting, recording and interpreting property/asset data, including using asset management systems such as PIMSS, Promaster, Keystone or similar.
- Strong IT and data management skills, with confidence using systems, spreadsheets and tablet-based technology while carrying out surveys.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to residents, colleagues and contractors.
- A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
A Building Studies ONC / HNC (or equivalent) is advantageous as is a Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment.
Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.
If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.
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About us
We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. We build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness, and support people to reach their potential.
Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities we serve, and the people we work with.
So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone!
We employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And we have developed a culture that supports people to do this.
Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.
The team
Our Homes Team make sure customers' homes are well maintained by carrying out repairs, maintenance, and gas servicing... They are very important people!
In the team, there are multi-trades people, electricians, ground workers, roofers, gas engineers, plumbers, and joiners, plus general labourers and apprentices. There is also a team of planners and administrative colleagues who keep the show on the road by booking in all the work and making sure our trades colleagues have everything they need to get the job done. Together the Homes Team makes up nearly a third of our whole workforce!
Our customer satisfaction rating is consistently rated as ‘excellent’ and our Homes Team gets more compliments than any other team! The Homes Team were winners of the One Team One Dream Award at our colleague awards in 2020 for their commitment and fantastic teamwork.
Every year we...
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Spend around £7 million repairing and maintaining our customers’ homes
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Carry out 20,000 repairs
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Complete 5,500 gas services
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Turnaround 350 empty homes so they are in a good condition to re-let
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Support some amazing community projects and charities, by putting our trades skills to great use.
Working here
Irwell Valley Homes is a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it… find out what it’s like to work here from our colleagues…
"Thank you for your interest in joining the team!
As a not for profit housing association we have a strong social purpose to enable customers to live well in their homes and communities. By joining the Homes team you will be very much at the heart of this delivery model, providing an excellent repairs service to our customers in their homes and communities.
I'm proud to be part of a team that provides such an important service to our customers. So if you're interested in being part of an inclusive place of work where you are encouraged to be yourself and to learn & grow, I'd be happy to welcome you to the team! "
Michelle Nutter, Head of Repairs
Rewards we offer
We offer a fantastic range of benefits which include:
Refer a friend scheme
Stakeholder pension scheme
Up to 30 days holiday a year plus your birthday off
Two days every year to volunteer in the local community
A medical cash plan
Tool loan, uniform and van for trades
£150 Perkbox allowance – plus access to hundreds of discounts and freebies
Cycle to work scheme
Professional membership fees paid
Financial education
Loans scheme for travel season tickets
Savings clubs
Training and coaching
Counselling and well-being programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Accreditations
Energy Assessor and Home Quality Surveyor (Stock Condition) in Manchester employer: Irwell Valley Homes
As a not-for-profit housing association based in Sale, we pride ourselves on our strong social purpose and commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Our inclusive work culture fosters personal growth and development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of providing affordable homes and exceptional customer service. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises meaningful relationships and delivers rewarding experiences for both our customers and colleagues.