Building Surveyor

Building SurveyorLocation: Hybrid and Didsbury, ManchesterSalary: £38,758 up to £42,677Full time / 35 hours per week / PermanentAgile working with 3 Days per week in the Office (Fully office-based throughout the training period)

About Us

Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities,?Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester.

Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join our dynamic Asset Management Team. This role is central to maintaining and improving the quality, safety, and sustainability of our housing stock. You will carry out property inspections, identify and specify remedial works, and support compliance with housing standards and legislation - including the requirements of Awaab's Law.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver planned and responsive maintenance programmes, support retrofit and decarbonisation initiatives, and ensure our homes stay safe, well-maintained, and fit for the future. The role also involves liaising with residents, contractors, and consultants to ensure works are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Candidates

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in building surveying, property maintenance, or asset management. You will have experience in inspecting residential properties, diagnosing building defects, and specifying works - ideally within a social housing context. A good understanding of housing compliance, health and safety, and building regulations is essential.

You will be a confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners and build trust with residents. Strong organisational skills, a customer-focused approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement are key. If you are passionate about making a difference in communities and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation, Southway is the place for you.

This is an exciting opportunity and for the right person we offer a 35-hour week, competitive salary, excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days.

Closing Date: 15 September 2025Interview Date: 25 September 2025

For an informal discussion please contact Andy Stafford, Contracts Manager on or e-mail .

Strictly no agencies.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.