Principal Property Surveyor- Cambridge

Added 31/03/2026

Job Purpose To pro-actively manage and undertake general asset management and valuations of the Council's land and property holdings, including the commercial investment and corporate portfolios. To drive the performance of the Council's commercial investment portfolio to maximise income, capital, redevelopment and investment opportunities. To ensure that the Council's commercial investment portfolio is well managed, maintained and competitive in the market. Service Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Day-to-day estate management of the Council's commercial land and property portfolio including developing, reviewing and implementing asset management plans and marketing strategies for properties within the commercial portfolio. 2. Provision of general practice surveying...

Assistant surveyor - Cambridge

Added 26/05/2026

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To carry out stock condition, HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System) surveys and energy rating information using electronic hand-held surveying equipment, to the Council's property. 2. To oversee and work with contractors carrying out the programmed works for the Council, including under the NEC3 Term Service Contract. 3. To assist in the management of the new build process in conjunction with the development team and housing management team, to successfully deliver the Council's development programme of new flats and houses. 4. To monitor and record the quality of works on site and to ensure...

Property Inspector - Newham

Added 24/04/2026

Overall Purpose of Job To instil confidence and resilience in the tenants of Temporary Accommodation to whom the Council owe a homelessness duty. To carry out a range of duties as directed within Housing Supply, to the Boroughs homeless persons to whom the Council owe a homelessness duty, irrespective of tenure. With a strong focus on enhanced communication, proactivity and taking precautionary measures in regard to fire safety, officers will provide an excellent service to customers. To deliver the service using a digital by default approach, ensuring those who may be disadvantaged are identified and supported. Job Context 1. The...

Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer - Elmbridge

Added 15/04/2026

About the role The main function of this role is to improve the housing quality within Elmbridge Borough Council by working proactively and reactively working to improve housing standards across all tenures and reduce the number of empty properties in the borough. You will work under the supervision of the senior property standards and empty homes officer to investigate and resolve complaints of poor housing conditions and undertake inspections of caravan sites and take appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation and regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of the Private Sector Housing team's...

Assessment And Support Officer - Cambridge

Added 26/05/2026

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Housing applications assessments: a) Inputting housing applications on to the system and assigning priority to them with reference to the Council's Lettings Policy b) verifying and updating applications to ensure that changes and proofs of circumstances are processed promptly and efficiently - to reassess housing register priority accordingly following receipt of the information 2. Assisted bidding: Supporting vulnerable households to bid for accommodation by understanding the housing needs and preferences of the individuals and offering bidding advice and support and/or placing bids on behalf of applicants 3. Housing register review: conducting periodic housing register reviews...

Compliance manager - Cambridge

Added 22/05/2026

In this role you will 1. Formulate and update strategies, policies, and procedures related to landlord and building safety to align with legislative requirements and best practices. 2. Supervise a team of seven direct reports, overseeing supervision, performance management, HR processes, mentoring, and training to ensure effective delivery of property compliance services. 3. Develop and enforce housing compliance-related practices, processes, procedures, and policies that reflect best practices, adhere to statutory guidance, meet legal requirements, and are cost-effective. 4. Establish robust management systems and regularly report progress both in writing and orally to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant landlord health and...

Housing advice officer - Cambridge

Added 18/05/2026

*Undertake interviews and operational prioritisation procedures related to maintaining the Housing Register within HomeseekerPlus- the county wide choice based lettings scheme-, monitoring adverts placed by partner social landlords (Registered Providers) and allocating the Council's own stock *Investigate and make decisions on all aspects of homelessness applications under the relevant legislation, guiding Housing Advice assistants, recording and monitoring data for government statistical returns, B&B/temporary accommodation placements. *Assist the Homelessness Prevention Officers in all aspects of homelessness prevention and delivery of the Council's Homelessness Strategy. *Provide housing advice services to applicants, landlords, legal and financial institutions and other agencies concerning housing law...

Housing advice officer - Cambridge

Added 05/05/2026

The purpose of this role is: * To provide specialist and comprehensive housing advice and options to members of the public and delivering the Council's statutory homelessness functions, focussed on preventing and relieving homelessness while managing expectations. * The post holder will assess customers' needs and housing options, agreeing these in the form of a 'personal housing plan'. For customers who are threatened with homelessness this will mean working to prevent homelessness or identify alternative housing options. * The post holder will be responding to immediate homelessness situations and arranging placement in emergency accommodation. Where a homeless application is triggered,...

Strategic Asset manager - Cambridge

Added 01/04/2026

In this role you will: 1.Bring corporate coherence to our understanding of what assets the Council needs to deliver its core objectives, for what purposes, bearing in mind our operational, commercial, social & environmental objectives. Update and expand the Council's Asset Management Plan v.1 (AMP) to ensure all relevant Council assets and properties are efficiently and effectively managed, meet requirements for function, size, regulatory standards and safety, environmental performance, cost, financial return and location now and in the future. Work closely with the CFO and Finance Team to development future investment pipeline so that capital expenditure is efficiently prioritized to...

Building Control Surveyor (Remote) - Somerset - £56.97 p/h umb

Added 10/07/2026

Building Control Surveyor (Remote) - Somerset - £56.97 p/h umbEden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or...

Building surveyor - Hammersmith & fulham - £32.45 p/h umb

Added 03/07/2026

Building surveyor - Hammersmith & fulham - £32.45 p/h umb Job Context (Key outputs of team / role)As a member of the Housing Investment Team, contribute towards achievement of the services aims and objectives as contained in the Asset management strategy. Contribute towards planning, delivery and management of housing investment, capital works and asset sustainability across the Council's housing stock.To act as lead professional in all aspects of stock condition inspections, and to provide expert professional and technical advice in all matters relating to the building stock in a customer focused manner.To provide a professional and efficient service, ensuring that...

Investment Surveyor - Westminster - £550 p/d umb

Added 03/07/2026

Investment Surveyor - Westminster - £550 p/d umbJob Title: Investment SurveyorLocation: Westminster City Council (Hybrid - Office/Home Based with Site Inspections)Contract Length: Initial 6 MonthsRate: £550/day (Umbrella)Directorate: Housing - Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions TeamReporting To: Senior Investment ManagerAbout the RoleWestminster City Council is recruiting two experienced Investment Surveyors to join the Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Team within the Housing Directorate. This team plays a vital role in securing residential accommodation for use as temporary housing.Key responsibilities include:Acquisition and leasing of private sector residential properties, including individual units and larger blocks.Sourcing suitable stock and negotiating acquisition and lease terms.Overseeing pre-purchase due diligence and...

Building Control Surveyor(Class F) - Wokingham - £73.48 p/h umb

Added 01/07/2026

Building Control Surveyor(Class F) - Wokingham - £73.48 p/h umbResponsibilities:Review plans for a diverse range of construction projects.Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.Provide Building Control advice through various channels (phone, email, in person).Inspect dangerous structures during regular working hours.Maintain accurate records of inspections and correspondence.Support the training of Trainee and Assistant Surveyors.Assist the Principal Surveyor and Team Manager with additional team duties. Required Skills: Minimum Class 2A BSR Registration.Full corporate membership status with a recognized professional body such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.Eagerness to learn and develop both soft and technical...

Building Control Surveyor - Peterborough - £629.96 p/d umb

Added 13/06/2026

Building Control Surveyor - Peterborough - £629.96 p/d umbClass 2A or above (preferably Class 2F) Site inspections for a minimum of three days a week (four would be preferable) available to provide emergency cover over weekends and evenings (this is very infrequent) Provide training to a trainee Able to engage in team meetings and training Participate in peer reviews minimum validation would be 2A (would prefer a 2F) surveyor needed who can make site inspection for at least four days a week and can cover the weekends on emergency call out - two days in office and able to do...

Building Control Surveyor - Peterborough - £629.96 p/d umb

Added 12/06/2026

Building Control Surveyor - Peterborough - £629.96 p/d umbClass 2A or above (preferably Class 2F) Site inspections for a minimum of three days a week (four would be preferable) available to provide emergency cover over weekends and evenings (this is very infrequent) Provide training to a trainee Able to engage in team meetings and training Participate in peer reviews minimum validation would be 2A (would prefer a 2F) surveyor needed who can make site inspection for at least four days a week and can cover the weekends on emergency call out - two days in office and able to do...