Assistant Surveyor

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the essential job criteria. 

We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you’ll need throughout the application and interview process too. We’d love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call 01480 357200 or email  hr.administration@papworthtrust.org.uk and we’ll happily discuss your needs.

 

You will help deliver a professional surveying service that supports the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy and ensures our homes and buildings remain safe, compliant and well-maintained. You will learn and develop technical expertise to  contribute directly to high-quality housing services, customer safety and improving the condition and long-term sustainability of our property portfolio. You will also play a key role in ensuring our customers—many of whom have additional needs—receive a responsive, accessible and safe service.

 

• Providing technical advice to colleagues, tenants and contractors.

• Carrying out stock condition, maintenance, damp and mold and measured surveys.

• Diagnosing defects, recommending solutions and producing specifications and tender documents.

• Completing inspections, supporting major works and reviewing invoices/certification.

• Ensuring housing, building and safety compliance and securing required permissions for works.

• Working with external partners such as insurers, fire officers and care providers.

• Supporting customer-focused service delivery, considering tenant needs and disabilities.

• Contributing to policy reviews, service improvements and data analysis.

• Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

• Taking part in the out-of-hours Duty Officer rota and maintaining personal CPD.

 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an understanding of, and is keen to develop and learn more about housing maintenance, construction, building regulations, CDM and health & safety.

• Has experience of in site inspections, contract administration and compliance areas (e.g. asbestos, fire, legionella).

• Has excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

• Has the ability to work collaboratively and manage a busy workload.

• Has good IT skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and housing systems.

• Has an understanding of tenant needs, particularly in supported or independent living environments.

• Has a proactive, customer-focused approach with commitment to high standards.

• We are happy to consider people have the potential to develop their skills to meet the full person specification for the role. 

 

Subject to a Basic Disclosure Barring Service Check
 

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)

• annual leave purchase scheme

• Occupational sick pay – 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation

• Health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical

• Company pension scheme with an enhanced employer contribution

• Plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions

• A ‘Values in Practice’ reward scheme with vouchers for achievements

• Various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, and pension via salary exchange Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard

• Access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications

 

For an informal chat about the role please contact Mark Fusher, Property Services Manager mark.fusher@papworthtrust.org.uk on 0330 678 0008 Option 1.

 

Ready to apply? Please send us your CV (and supporting information if you feel if will be helpful) via the Apply button  If you have a disability and would like to discuss applying in a different way please get in touch by phone, text or email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We will consider applications that do not fully meet all essential criteria. 
 

Employing Ex-offenders 

The Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. Please refer to our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Records Check Policy Statement which you will find at policy-statement-recruitment-of-ex-offenders-v2.0.pdf