At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct property surveys to improve housing quality and sustainability.
- Company: Join LiveWest, a leader in sustainable housing solutions.
- Benefits: Generous leave, health perks, pension contributions, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Field-based role with excellent career growth and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on housing standards and environmental sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in building surveying and a passion for safety and sustainability.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in housing quality and sustainability? Join Live West as a
Property Condition Surveyor and DEA to help ensure our properties meet the high standards for safety, quality, and environmental impact.
In this critical position, you will conduct property surveys, assessing and reporting on building conditions both internally and externally.
Your expertise will drive improvements in housing standards, safety and energy efficiency, shaping the future of sustainable housing in the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct stock condition surveys to meet regulatory standards, including Decent Homes and HHSRS.
- Assess energy efficiency, helping achieve environmental targets through recommendations in line with PAS2035.
- Identify and manage risks, including hazardous materials.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to devise solutions for property condition issues.
- Maintain records using our stock condition database and support quality assurance.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in building surveying or construction management, ideally within a social housing setting.
- Knowledge of domestic building pathology and a commitment to safety and sustainability.
- Excellent communication skills, customer focus and a proactive problem‑solving approach.
- HNC, NVQ or equivalent qualifications in a property‑related field.
- PAS 2035 or DEA accreditation, or a willingness to work towards.
- Full UK driving licence, and access to a suitable vehicle.
This role is offered on a full‑time, permanent basis and is field‑based, covering the Somerset area.
- Additional Conditions
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring a Co S.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service; option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
- Pension contributions up to 9% employer contributions with our defined contribution scheme.
- Health benefits and perks: health care cash plan, virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card discounts.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Family support policies, including a new child payment.
- Wellbeing support: mental health resources, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, free flu jabs.
- Smarter travel: Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
- Paid volunteering days: up to four per year.
- Equal Opportunity
Live West is an inclusive employer, a member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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