At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct property inspections and manage projects to ensure safe, compliant homes.
- Company: Join SettleParadigm, the largest housing group in the region with a social purpose.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, flexible working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in building surveying and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50677 - 50677 £ per year.
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, we are proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising the number of new affordable homes we build.
Following our merger in October 2025, we are investing heavily in our homes and infrastructure, and our Asset Surveyors play a key part in this work. We are looking for an experienced Asset Surveyor to join our Asset Management team. This is a mobile role where you will carry out a wide range of property inspections across our housing portfolio, helping us keep homes safe, compliant and well-maintained for our residents.
About the Role
As an Asset Surveyor, you will provide professional building surveying and asset management support across our housing stock. You will carry out disrepair surveys, defect inspections, damp and mould investigations, and support property improvement projects. You will prepare specifications, schedules of work and technical reports, manage contractors and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard. You will also support aids and adaptations, permissions, complaints and resident enquiries. This is a varied role that combines technical expertise, project management and excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out property inspections, disrepair surveys and latent defect investigations
- Diagnose building defects, damp and mould issues, and recommend remedial actions
- Prepare specifications, schedules of work, technical reports and cost estimates
- Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money
- Performance-manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers
- Complete post-inspections and quality assurance checks
- Provide technical support for aids and adaptations, permissions and resident enquiries
- Support complaint investigations and provide technical responses
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within asset management
Our Expectations:
- Accurate, detailed surveys completed on time
- Compliance with statutory and organisational requirements
- Projects delivered within budget and programme deadlines
- High resident satisfaction and stakeholder confidence
- Strong contractor performance and value for money
Must haves:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
- Strong knowledge of building construction, maintenance practices and defect diagnosis
- Experience in building surveying, asset management or property maintenance in social housing
- Understanding of housing legislation, Building Regulations and health & safety requirements
- Experience managing contractors, consultants and contract administration
- Excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills
Nice to haves:
- Qualification in Building Surveying, Construction or Asset Management
- Membership of or working towards RICS, CIOB or similar
- Experience in stock condition management and investment planning
- Contract procurement experience
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment:
- Annual salary: £50,677 per annum
- 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
- Generous pension scheme - up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
- Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Health cash plan - claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)
- Life cover and income protection
- Flexible working - hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
- Mental Health First Aiders available to support
- Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
- Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
- 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
- Peer-recognition rewards platform
- Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
Monday-Thursday 08:45 - 17:15, Friday 08:45 - 16:45, 37 hours per week
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
Asset Surveyor in Watford employer: Paradigm Housing
At Paradigm, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and community engagement. As a Customer Liaison Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives while benefiting from professional development and growth opportunities in the heart of our commitment to energy efficiency. Join us in a role that not only enhances your career but also contributes to a sustainable future for our communities.
