Asset Surveyor

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in housing disrepair?

With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to be one of the UK’s most trusted 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

Position: Asset Surveyor

Salary: £45,074

Location: Birmingham/Hybrid (travel covering Coventry, Birmingham, Hereford & Worcester)

Manager’s Quote:

We are a passionate, inclusive team of housing professionals and problem-solvers, who thrive on making a difference to our customers. Every voice matters here — we move fast, support each other, and celebrate wins (and lessons) together. If you're looking to grow, learn and make meaningful contributions from day one, and be part of something bigger than yourself, this is your place.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake Part 35 compliant disrepair reports.
• Adhere to legal disrepair protocol at all times.
• Produce work specifications and arrange for remedial works to be undertaken.
• Carry out inspections on site of materials and workmanship to verify compliance with the contract specification and that any variations are valid.
• Carry out post inspections of all works arranged.
• Identify HHSRS hazards in domestic properties, ensure hazards are reported promptly, and arrange any repairs or specialist surveys required.
• Identify emergency repairs, such as damp and mould as defined under Awaab’s Law, ensuring they are reported and progressed in accordance with the required timescales.
• Provide basic advice to residents on correct use of the home including simple repairs the resident may be responsible for.
• Assist other areas of the Assets team, including undertaking surveys of buildings for structural defects, fire damage, property purchase reports, and investment projects.

Qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of construction, housing disrepair and building pathology.
• Experience of developing specifications of work and providing effective solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Experience of managing Health and Safety, relating to recognised hazards within all types of social housing.
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Knowledge of Planning and Building Regulations and the Building Safety Regulator.
• Experience of managing Health and Safety, relating to recognised hazards within all types of social housing.
• Attainment of a recognised qualification in a built environment related subject.
• Full UK driving licence to enable you to travel across areas where Citizen operates.

What We Offer:

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year (increasing by 1 day per full years service up to 31 days) 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)
• Mobile Working – Mileage and working hours calculated from home to place of work
• Mileage paid in accordance with HMRC rates:-
  • Up to 10,000 miles                                          45p Per Mile
  • 10,001 miles & thereafter                               25p Per Mile
  • Motorcycle Travel                                           24p Per Mile

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture: 

We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

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Closing date: Friday 7th October 2025

Interview date: 17th November 2025 (to be confirmed based on availability)

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time.  We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

• Proud Corporate Member of WISH - The Network for Women Working in Social Housing
• Citizen Housing is a Disability Confident Employer
• Official Accredited Living Wage Employer