Trainee Surveyor; Assets

Trainee Surveyor

Location:

Ealing/Mobile (On‑site 4‑5 days a week, covering areas including London, Staines, Oxford and Winchester)

Salary: £35,053

Contract:

Permanent, full‑time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

DBS:
Standard

Start your surveying career where it matters most, in people’s homes.

As a Trainee Surveyor, you’ll get hands‑on experience carrying out surveys, safety assessments and energy checks, working alongside experienced colleagues to see how your work directly supports long‑term investment and property management strategies.

• Assist in carrying out comprehensive stock condition surveys to assess the age, condition and remaining lifespan of key building components.
• Support the completion of Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments, helping to identify and evaluate potential hazards in line with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the production of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in accordance with statutory and organisational standards.
• Collect, record and maintain accurate property data to support the development of short, medium and long‑term stock investment programmes and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure survey information is captured consistently and supports effective asset management and long‑term planning.
• Champion and demonstrate the organisation’s core values in all interactions, working collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, residents and stakeholders.

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a building, asset management or related discipline, or able to demonstrate relevant experience.
• Technical awareness of building systems and construction types, with an understanding of asset life cycles and maintenance considerations.
• Familiarity with, or an awareness of, the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Decent Homes standards.
• Awareness of property surveying techniques and methodologies, with an interest in developing practical surveying experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with residents face‑to‑face, as well as with internal colleagues.
• Organised and methodical in approach, able to manage time effectively, meet targets and maintain attention to detail.
• Comfortable using IT systems, mobile devices and Microsoft Office to accurately capture and manage property data.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and contribute positively when working with others.
• Keen to learn, develop and adapt, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.

We believe in providing homes that people love to live in. With social housing roots stretching back eight decades and over 38,000 properties under our management across London and Southern England, we’re proud to offer a variety of housing options and create vibrant, sustainable communities that enhance the lives of our residents.

We’re looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team and help us make an even bigger impact.

As an employee of A2

Dominion, you will be rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in life.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with 3 years of service.
• Up to 8% contributory pension.
• All permanent and fixed‑term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process – just contact our Resourcing Team at

We know that some people hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply if your skills and experience align – please get in touch to talk it through.

At A2

Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family‑friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.

This vacancy is being managed by Kate Jacobs. The role closes on 20th February 2026 and we reserve the right to close early upon appointment of the right candidate.