Assistant Building Surveyor
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We’re a values-driven, charitable organisation on a mission to make a real difference in Sunderland. Every day, we provide more than 60,000 people with a place they’re proud to call home.
Our vision is clear: everyone deserves a good-quality home they can afford. We invest millions of pounds each year to keep our homes safe and decent, while also playing a part in tackling the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of modern, energy-efficient homes for rent right here in Sunderland.
If you share our passion for creating thriving communities and want to be part of something that truly matters, we’d love for you to join us and help achieve our vision.
If you have any accessibility needs or require adjustments, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a large number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Salary :
Job Description:
Assistant Building Surveyor
Location: Doxford Park, Sunderland – moving to Eastgate Point, Hendon, later this year. Click here for more information. Construction work begins on site for new Gentoo depot at Eastgate Point - Gentoo Group
We’re looking for an Assistant Building Surveyor to join our Asset Delivery team—a great opportunity to grow your career while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This role is ideal if you’re looking to build on your existing knowledge, develop your qualifications, and work towards a relevant degree alongside practical, on-the-job learning.
You’ll support our Surveying Services team to deliver planned investment programmes and specialist technical projects, carry out building pathology and condition surveys, and help manage complex repair works alongside external contractors—developing your skills across the full project lifecycle.
Entry-level requirements for this position:
Recognised professional qualification in a property-related discipline (min HNC).
What you will be doing:
With the support of the Building Survey Manager and Building Surveyors, act as Project Lead and Client Representative (CDM 2015) on larger planned investment projects, ensuring all statutory requirements are met, including Planning, Building Control, and Health & Safety legislation.
Support the development of pre-contract information, including specifications, drawings and technical details, working closely with the Procurement Team and external partners to prepare tender documentation and assist with tender evaluations.
Assist in carrying out defect and building pathology surveys, identifying root causes and supporting the development of specifications, designs and remedial solutions.
Work collaboratively with Asset Management and wider Property teams to deliver a consistent, customer-focused service.
Support the production of Asbestos Strategies for investment and refurbishment programmes.
Work closely with Project Managers, ensuring they have timely and accurate information to support the delivery of major investment schemes.
Respond promptly to Principal Contractor requests for information, supporting smooth and efficient project delivery.
Contribute to the coordination and preparation of designs, specifications, drawings and contract documentation across a range of projects, including major housing refurbishment programmes.
In line with Gentoo standards, support the development of detailed specifications that enable effective delivery of works, working alongside Landlord Compliance and Repairs & Maintenance teams. This includes considering whole-life costs and innovative solutions where appropriate.
Assist with financial planning, including budget setting, monitoring and optimisation.
Help validate investment needs and ensure planned works align with the Asset Management Strategy.
Provide flexible support to the Surveying Services team, contributing where needed to meet service priorities.
Work collaboratively across Asset Management to ensure accurate recording of works completions, maintaining up-to-date and reliable asset information.
A full UK driver’s licence is required, and a basic DBS funded and arranged by Gentoo.
What you will bring:
A full UK driver’s licence.
A recognised property-related qualification (minimum HNC).
Working knowledge of CDM requirements, including the roles of Client Representative, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under CDM 2015.
Knowledge of building construction, domestic repairs and refurbishment, including older housing stock.
Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, building standards, compliance obligations, planning regulations, regulatory standards and leasehold legislation.
Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
A clear commitment to delivering a customer-focused service and achieving value for money.
Ability to use and interpret data from building surveying equipment, including damp meters, hygrometers, thermal imaging cameras and laser measures.
Experience supporting housing investment and compliance programmes, including pre-construction activity, health and safety information, fire risk assessments and asbestos management.
Experience working on housing investment, refurbishment or repair projects, including supporting contract administration and quality assurance activities.
Experience building effective relationships with customers, internal teams and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage a varied workload and meet agreed objectives and deadlines.
Experience using AutoCAD or similar drawing software and confidence working with Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and asset management systems
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Ability to understand, interpret and clearly present technical and complex information, including reports and project documentation.
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to shared learning and development.
Working knowledge of forms of contract, contract administration principles, variation control and commercial drivers within construction.
Ability to build strong, effective working relationships across the Gentoo Property team and wider organisation.
Some of our great benefits include:
31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible and hybrid working.
Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Enhanced family-friendly leave
Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary