Assistant Building Surveyor

We are recruiting an Assistant Building Surveyor to join a well-established Social Housing Group in Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within property and develop professionally in a supportive environment.

As an Assistant Building Surveyor, you will support the delivery of a high-quality property service across domestic and commercial homes, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

What’s on offer: Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Working pattern: Hybrid – 1–2 days office-based, remainder on site

Location: Cambridge, with travel across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertfordshire (own vehicle required)

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contribution
• Health cashback plan (dental and optical)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
• Access to funded training and professional qualifications
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Employee reward and recognition schemes
• Tax-saving initiatives
• Opportunities to engage in employee forums and colleague groups
• Ongoing training and CPD support
• Wellbeing support
• Career progression opportunities

Assistant Building Surveyor key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out stock condition, maintenance and pre/post inspections
• Producing floor plans and technical reports
• Diagnosing defects including damp and mould
• Supporting major works and preparing specifications
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, CDM and safety standards (asbestos, fire, legionella)
• Liaising with tenants, contractors and stakeholders
• Participating in the on-call rota and supporting safeguarding procedures

The successful Assistant Building Surveyor will have:

• Ideally two years’ experience within social housing or a similar environment
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, building regulations and health & safety
• Strong communication, problem-solving and IT skills
• A proactive and organised approach
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

This role is ideal for an ambitious Assistant Building Surveyor looking to build long-term experience within asset management and property maintenance. If you're ready for your next opportunity within social housing, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Fatima at fatima.ali@niyaapeople.co.uk or call 07488866707!