Job Description
Contracts surveyorSalary£44,500 - £49,500LocationTrowbridge, Melksham and surrounding areasPermanent, Full time (37 hrs) Flexible working opportunities Closing date: 31stMarch 2025
Who we are
Selwood Housing Group is a not-for-profit housing association committed to providing affordable local homes for our customers. We have nearly 7,000 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North-East Somerset and employ over 300 staff from our offices in Trowbridge and Melksham.
The role
Our surveyors play a pivotal role within Selwood, making sure our tenants houses are safe, warm and feel like homes. Surveyors are the first boots on the ground as we continue to keep the roofs sound, the windows draft free and the Estates blooming. Working closely with our contractors, youll assess properties, deciding what needs fixing or upgrading, and advising on next steps. Additionally you will manage contracts and oversee work, making sure the job's done right, on time, and within budget. This particular role will have a heavy focus on grounds and estate management. Youll assess potential risks of trees within our estates, and advise on any work needed. Youll also advise on and manage external cleaning contracts to keep the properties and grounds clean and safe.
In time, you will also be responsible for ad hoc co...