Asset Surveyor

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

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With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to become one of the UK's leading social housing providers. Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen
We are seeking an Asset Surveyor to join our Asset Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced property professional who is passionate about improving homes, delivering excellent services to customers, and helping shape the future of our housing stock.
This role is to support the Project Manager and be responsible for delivering the disrepair service, adhering to the disrepair protocol.
Duties will include undertaking Part 35 legally compliant surveys, collecting and recording data, arranging remedial works and post inspecting, as well as assisting other areas of the Asset team. As an Asset Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering investment, disrepair and surveying programmes across our homes and communal buildings. You'll work closely with colleagues, contractors and customers to ensure high-quality, compliant and customer-focused outcomes. This is your chance to make a real impact and be part of something big.
Manager's Quote:
You will join a highly supportive team, giving you the autonomy to manage your workload and property inspections. We are a collaborative, tight-knit, down-to-earth team with a key focus one a one team approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to invest in your professional growth and expertise and share knowledge and experience.
Basis: Permanent, 37hrs per week
Salary: £46,877
Location: West Midlands: Covering Coventry, Birmingham, Worcester & Hereford
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage multiple investment projects (including leaseholder consultation) using effective project, contract and budget management
At all times and in all aspects of work ensure both internal and external customer's requirements are defined, detailed, considered, and respected making sure that customers are always informed of issues and progress
Carry out inspections on site of materials and workmanship to verify compliance with the contract specification and that any variations are valid
Undertake surveys of buildings for structural defects, fire damage, disrepair and property purchase reports
Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience of procurement and delivery of major works programmes including contract management and budgetary control
Experience of project management including effective stakeholder consultation and monitoring of customer satisfaction
Knowledge and understanding of procurement and standard forms of contracts applicable to the construction industry
Experience of developing specifications of work from inception and providing effective solutions to meet the customer's requirements
Knowledge of construction, housing disrepair and building pathology
Knowledge of Planning and Building Regulations
Experience of managing Health and Safety relating to recognised hazards prevalent within buildings
Full UK driving licence
Benefits:
Annual Leave; Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
Organisational Sick Pay
Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
Competitive Salary – We offer a competitive compensation package.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
Work-Life Balance: Generous leave policies
Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.
Find out more about our benefits here: Citizen | Benefits ( .uk)
Company Culture:
We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people
To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in facilities management.
We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.
Closing date: 30th October 2026
Interview date: 12th November 2026
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process.
Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. xrexnqw We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.