Assistant Surveyor

Location: Cambridgeshire

Assistant Surveyor – Papworth Trust are looking for an Assistant Surveyor to join their Property team in this exciting new role. We are seeking someone looking to progress their surveying knowledge and skills, with training and support provided to the right candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your surveying knowledge and skills while supporting the delivery of a professional and effective service across domestic and commercial properties.
This full-time, permanent position is based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with travel across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Hertfordshire, so applicants must be able to commute reliably across these areas.
Fantastic company benefits include:
 
* Competitive Salary: £30,000 per annum
 
* Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
 
* Pension:
Choice of two schemes with enhanced employer contribution
 
* Employee extras:
Health cashback plan, occupational sick pay (after probation), employee assistance helpline, wellbeing apps, mental health first aid support, and ongoing training and development
 
* Additional perks:
Values in Practice reward scheme, cycle-to-work and tax-saving incentives, and opportunities to contribute to employee forum and colleague experience groups

About the role:

As Assistant Surveyor, you will support property inspections and asset management activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards. Working closely with colleagues, tenants, and contractors, you will help deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, with an anticipated 1–2 days office-based and the remainder spent visiting sites.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct stock condition, maintenance, measured, and pre/post inspections, producing accurate floor plans and reports, and diagnosing property defects including damp and mould
 
* Support major works and tendering programmes by preparing specifications and ensuring compliance with asbestos, fire, legionella, and other regulations
 
* Provide advice to tenants, contractors, and partners on works, permissions, and compliance matters
 
* Contribute to policy and service development, safeguarding tenants’ wellbeing and reporting concerns in line with Trust procedures
 
* Participate in the on-call Duty Officer rota, maintain CPD, and actively support the Trust’s mission and values

About you:

As an Assistant Surveyor, you will share the Trust’s commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding. Ideally, you will have at least two years’ experience within housing associations, council housing, or a similar environment, with experience in building inspections, maintenance, or asset surveying. Strong problem-solving, communication, numeracy, and IT skills are essential, alongside knowledge of housing maintenance, construction, building regulations, CDM, health and safety, and ideally compliance areas such as asbestos, fire, and legionella.
You will be self-motivated, organised, and collaborative. Experience as a maintenance surveyor, asset surveyor, or a background in trades/contract management inspecting building works would be highly advantageous. Access to your own vehicle is required to travel between sites.
Why Papworth Trust:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity dedicated to empowering disabled people to live with equality, choice, and independence. With a vision of a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, the Trust provides vital services that make a meaningful difference every day.
Additional information:
The post is subject to a basic DBS check, and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.
Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality property services that support independence and inclusion, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the Assistant Surveyor role, please submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional  & Mould Inspection, Measured Surveys, Floor Plans, Property Maintenance
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