Job Description

Do you have a recognised qualification in Building, Surveying or planning ? Have you got significant experience in the construction industry? If so we would love you to join our team as a Surveyor.What youll be doingAs a surveyor, youll be surveying. Of course you will - but more specifically carrying out responsive property inspections in customers homes in Wiltshire. Youll typically be out and about working independently with our automated scheduling system and managing a varied, large and challenging workload.You wont just be doing that, theres also: Response repair surveys, Mutual exchanges, Minor works surveys, investigating damp, condensation and mould to name a few.At times you may also be responsible for overseeing minor works, refurbishment work and general surveying. Therell be plenty of opportunities for you to share your knowledge and advise on construction defects and the like, all helping us to ensure we deliver a great customer service.Youll work with your maintenance colleagues to schedule in the repairs youve identified, and youll keep customer experience at the heart of everything you do. Our customers will be a high focus for you, so youll ensure that the highest possible quality is provided through our services, meeting the requirements of best value and best practice, demonstrating excellent communication skills at all levels.Youll be working mainly in Wiltshire but there may be times where youll also see what other areas of the group have to offer as the team work closely together; cross-working is key!You will need a vehicle and valid full UK driving licence.About youYou will have a relevant technical (HNC or higher) qualification in Building, Surveying, Planning or a similar technical field or significant experience working in the construction industry. Ideally you will have previous experience of working in social housing.Youll mostly work alone out in our communities but theres a team right behind you waiting for you when you get back to the laptop; being able to work independently and part of a team is key in this role. Youll also be happy communicating with colleagues and customers frequently, face to face, on the phone or in writing.A strength will be your time management and youll be experienced in working to deadlines, and youll be really happy to manage your own time and workload.Youll be knowledgeable in current methods, standards and initiatives relating to repair and refurbishment of residential dwellings and youll be confident sharing your knowledge with others and keeping up to date with whats new in your area.Whats in it for meWe invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

• Flexible working whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business needs
• A focus on colleague wellbeing workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
• We invest in colleagues careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
• Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
• Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
• Enhanced leave
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards.

Ready to apply?To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why youd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.Please note we may interview during the advertising period.You will be required to undertake a basic DBS check if successful.We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & its subsidiary brands.Our Housing and Independent Living teams provide a comprehensive range of housing-related services to more than 75,000 customers.The team acts as landlord of more than 28,000 homes owned and managed by us and offers a variety of supporting options designed to help elderly and vulnerable customers to continue living their lives independently. Some of the business functions include customer accounts, lettings, customer services & neighbourhood management.

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