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How to apply & timeline
To apply, please submit:
- An up-to-date CV.
- A supporting statement (this is an important part of your application).
In your supporting statement, we’d really like to understand:
- Why you want to join WECHI specifically.
- What motivates you about this type of role.
- How your experience aligns with the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Full Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded here: WECHI Project Manager-Technical_ 2026.pdf
Timelines:
- Closing date: Friday 31st July at 12pm.
- Interviews: We will review applications as they are received and may invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be arranged on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.
About the role
As a Building Surveyor, you'll play a vital role in helping older, disabled and vulnerable people live safely, independently and comfortably in their own homes. Working across Bristol and Bath & North East Somerset, you'll survey domestic properties, design repair and adaptation solutions, prepare specifications and oversee projects through to completion. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines technical surveying expertise with a strong customer focus, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives.
You’ll report to the Senior Technical Officer and Head of Service Deliveryt and work closely with our Case workers to deliver a seamless, responsive service for project management service to our clients.
You’ll report to the Senior Technical Officer and Head of Service Delivery and work closely with our Case workers to deliver a seamless, responsive service for project management service to our clients.
What you’ll be doing
- Helping older and vulnerable people remain safe and independent in their own homes.
- Surveying properties and designing repair and adaptation solutions.
- Managing projects from concept to completion.
- Producing CAD drawings and progressing planning/building control applications.
- Working closely with customers, contractors and local authority partners.
- Ensuring high-quality work is delivered on time and to specification
Full Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded here: WECHI Project Manager-Technical_ 2026.pdf
What we are looking for
- Qualified Building Surveyor (HNC/HND or equivalent).
- Strong CAD and technical design skills.
- Experience with planning and Building Regulations processes.
- Knowledge of domestic repairs, adaptations and building defects.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects.
- A practical, compassionate approach when working with vulnerable customers.
Additional information
- Location: Bristol office (minimum 3 days per week) + travel frequent travel to clients home.
- Salary: £42,094.92
- Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
- Contract types: Permanent
This role requires a access to own vehicle and ability to travel across our region. - Due to the vulnerable nature of the people we work with, an enhanced DBS check.
- Disclaimer: We Care Home Improvements is unable to offer sponsorship or take over the sponsorship of employment visas at this time. All applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK without restriction.
Benefits
- Holidays: 25 days pa, increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
- Private Pension Scheme, contributory at up to 5% of salary, with employer contribution of a maximum 7.5%
- Death In Service Scheme.
- EAP.
- Company-wide events.
- Enhanced parental leave (subject to eligibility).
- Enhanced sickness leave.
- Continuous learning and development.
If you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people in our local community, we look forward to hearing from you!
