Surveyor (Asset & Development)
Gloucester (Flexible Hybrid Working - 3 Days in the Office or Gloucester / 2 Days Remote)
£44,892.19 per annum
Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours Per Week)

About Us

At Gloucester City Homes (GCH), our vision is simple: we create homes and communities where people can thrive. We are a progressive, flexible, and family-friendly organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe, high-quality place to live. If you want a role where your technical skills directly improve people`s lives, you belong with us.

The Role

We are looking for aSurveyorto support our Planned Programme You will lead large-scale, multi-year projects to upgrade and improve our housing stock (Operating as our in-house property expert, you will oversee contract delivery, manage budgets, and make sure our homes meet all regulatory requirements-including the Decent Homes Standard

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management:Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements
• Financial Control:Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports
• Quality Assurance:Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure excellent quality, statutory compliance, and strong Value for Money
• Health & Safety: Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners strictly adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation
• Data Integrity:Keep our asset database completely up to date to help map out long-term investment strategies

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• Strong knowledge of asset management, planned maintenance and capital investment programmes within a housing environment.
• Good understanding of building construction, building pathology and surveying practices.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, contractor management and public procurement principles.
• Working knowledge of landlord health and safety responsibilities, housing compliance requirements and Decent Homes standards.

Technical Qualifications

• You will ideally hold a professional qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Asset Management, Housing or a related discipline or extensive relevant experience
• You will ideally be a member of, or working towards, a recognised professional body such as CIOB, RICS or CIH

Skills

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver complex programmes safely, on time and within budget.
• Effective contract management skills, including monitoring contractor performance, managing risk and driving service improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret property and performance information and identify practical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and build effective relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues.

What`s In It for You? (Our Benefits Package)

We know the market is competitive, so we look after our team with a comprehensive, modern rewards package designed around your health, wealth, and work-life balance:

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

• Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy the perfect blend of home and office life with a 3-day office/in Gloucester, 3-day remote split.
• Generous Holiday: 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus all standard bank holidays.
• Buy & Sell Holiday: Need more time off or want a cash boost? Flex your holiday balance to suit your lifestyle.
• Life Event Leave: Fully paid time off for major life moments (e.g., moving house, getting married, becoming a grandparent, or taking your driving test).
• Volunteering Days: 2 paid days per year to support a charity or community cause close to your heart.
• Financial Well-being & Security
• Default Salary Sacrifice Pension: A highly competitive defined contribution pension scheme paid automatically through salary sacrifice to help your money grow efficiently.
• Financially Well Employee Loan Scheme: Access to affordable, safe employee loans when unexpected costs arise.
• Death in Service Cover: Peace of mind for your loved ones with a supportive life insurance policy.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Cash rewards for helping us bring other brilliant talent into the GCH family.

Health, Wellness & Discounts

• 100% Funded Cashback Medical Scheme: We cover the full cost of your Health Shield healthcare plan, giving you money back on dental, optical, and physical therapies (taxable benefit).
• Health Shield Perks Portal: Exclusive access to deep discounts, savings, and deals on high street purchases, gym memberships, and cinema tickets.
• Blue Light Card: Access to thousands of amazing discounts across the UK for housing sector professionals.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on a brand-new bike and accessories through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Occupational Health: Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and expert occupational medical guidance whenever you need it.

Closing Date: 22nd October 2026

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

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