Assistant Maintenance Surveyor - South West

About The Role

Do you want a role where no two days are the same and where your technical skills help deliver safer, better homes? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Maintenance Surveyor to join our Asset Management team. This isn’t just another surveying role – it’s your chance to support meaningful change and help us deliver on our mission of Safe Homes.

Transforming Lives.

• Carry out property inspections and condition surveys
• Support planned maintenance, repairs and capital investment projects
• Manage the Multi Skilled Operative (MSO) in your region
• Ensure our homes meet building safety and regulatory standards
• Deliver pre- and post-inspections of voids
• Liaise with contractors to ensure high-quality delivery
• Contribute to asset performance reviews and technical reporting
• Work collaboratively with housing, repairs and compliance colleagues
• Support sustainability and energy efficiency improvements
• Engage with vulnerable residents and our partners across supported housing

This is a hands-on role where visibility on sites and services is essential.

You’ll bring:

• A degree or HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Construction or similar
• Experience in property surveying or asset data collection
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret technical detail clearly
• Understanding of building regulations, housing standards and health & safety
• Willingness to travel and be present on sites regularly

We’re looking for someone motivated, values-led and keen to develop.

• Competitive salary
• 31 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Hybrid working (with regular regional travel)
• Pension scheme and wellbeing benefits
• A supportive, inclusive culture rooted in purpose

Salvation Army Homes is a registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK. We are dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society, mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to build person-centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour.

Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. We invite and welcome applications from all qualified individuals without bias or discrimination.