Housing Development Surveyor

Job Title: Housing Development Surveyor

Salary: £43,758 - £45,300

Location: Agile – Home based with travel

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Grade: 2

Housing Development Surveyor at RWP

Working with tenants, their families, and supported living professionals to change lives.

Be part of one of the UK's leading providers of high-quality supported living for people with a learning disability, autistic people and those with a mental health condition

Why join RWP?

• We seek to positively impact people and communities by providing high-quality homes, supporting independence, and creating opportunities.

• We provide homes to over 4,500 people across the UK.

• We are trusted experts in our field; we work in partnership with commissioning bodies to develop more supported living accommodation

• An active development programme and commitment to future growth

Your Role as a Housing Development Surveyor for RWP:

As a Housing Development Surveyor, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality supported living homes across the UK. This is a permanent position, working 36.25 hours per week, offering a dynamic and flexible working environment.

You will work closely with Project Delivery Managers to identify suitable sites and properties for development in line with our current Development Strategy. You’ll carry out inspections of potential development opportunities, offering technical advice and feasibility assessments to inform decision-making.

Throughout the construction process, you will monitor progress and quality to ensure compliance with design specifications, building regulations, and current legislation. You will review design and tender documentation, providing feedback to ensure alignment with the RWP Design Brief and adherence to fire, gas, and electrical regulations. Your expertise will be essential in conducting snagging and pre-handover inspections, ensuring that completed properties meet the Design Guide, Employer’s Requirements (ERs), and agreed specifications.

This role is primarily home-based, with regular travel to development sites and office locations nationwide.

What You Will Bring:

• GCSE or equivalent standard of education. Professional/technical qualification ASSOCRICS as a minimum or working towards MRICS / MCIOB, MCABE.
• Have full access to a car and full UK driving licence.
• Expertise in Building Surveying and Condition Surveys.
• Knowledge of residential construction, including relevant and recent experience in the inspection of refurbishment and new build schemes and the remedy of defects.
• Up to date knowledge of legislation relating to construction health and safety (including CDM regulations).
• Up to date knowledge of the current Building Regulations.
• Up to date knowledge of current fire regulations and the impacts to residential development.
• A keen attention to detail with a positive approach and attitude with an ability to work flexibly, under pressure and to deadline

What We Offer:

• A competitive starting salary in recognition of your skill and dedication.
• A role within an established organisation celebrating 30 years of community building.
• A benefits package focused on work-life balance.

Be Part of Our Next Chapter:

As we honour our past and look ahead to the future, we invite you to bring your talents to RWP and be part of something meaningful. Apply now to help us continue making a lasting impact in the lives of many.

Click Apply Now, upload your CV, and complete our application form. Don’t forget to include a supporting statement that highlights why you’re a great fit for this role.

Application Closing Date: 11.59pm 7th September 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 22nd September 2025

RWP is part of Progress Housing Group and our people say that they are proud to be part of the Group; we create spaces where you feel your contribution is valued, have purpose, and are inspired and able to thrive.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and particularly encourage applications from people in underrepresented groups.