Asset Surveyor

Asset Surveyor

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Salary: £50,677 + excellent benefits
Location: Letchworth Garden City (office base)
Mobile role: Travel across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Bedfordshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.

Following our merger in October 2025, were investing heavily in our homes and infrastructure, and our Asset Surveyors play a key part in this work. Were looking for an experienced Asset Surveyor to join our Asset Management team. This is a mobile role where youll carry out a wide range of property inspections across our housing portfolio, helping us keep homes safe, compliant and well-maintained for our residents. If youre confident diagnosing building defects, managing projects and working directly with residents and contractors, this could be a great next step.
About the Role
As an Asset Surveyor, youll provide professional building surveying and asset management support across our housing stock. Youll carry out disrepair surveys, defect inspections, damp and mould investigations, and support property improvement projects.
Youll prepare specifications, schedules of work and technical reports, manage contractors and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard. Youll also support aids and adaptations, permissions, complaints and resident enquiries.
This is a varied role that combines technical expertise, project management and excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out property inspections, disrepair surveys and latent defect investigations

Diagnose building defects, damp and mould issues, and recommend remedial actions

Prepare specifications, schedules of work, technical reports and cost estimates

Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money

Performance-manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers

Complete post-inspections and quality assurance checks

Provide technical support for aids and adaptations, permissions and resident enquiries

Support complaint investigations and provide technical responses

Maintain accurate records and documentation

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within asset management

Out Expectations:

Accurate, detailed surveys completed on time
Compliance with statutory and organisational requirements
Projects delivered within budget and programme deadlines
High resident satisfaction and stakeholder confidence
Strong contractor performance and value for money
Must haves:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use

Strong knowledge of building construction, maintenance practices and defect diagnosis

Experience in building surveying, asset management or property maintenance in social housing

Understanding of housing legislation, Building Regulations and health & safety requirements

Experience managing contractors, consultants and contract administration

Excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills

Nice to haves:
Qualification in Building Surveying, Construction or Asset Management

Membership of or working towards RICS, CIOB or similar

Experience in stock condition management and investment planning

Contract procurement experience

Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £50,677 per annum

25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)

Life cover and income protection

Flexible working hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support

Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

Peer-recognition rewards platform

Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours
Monday-Thursday 08:45 - 17:15

Friday 08:45 - 16:45

37 hours per week

Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
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Closing Date: 10.08.2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.