Working With Us, You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity And Inclusion At Riverside

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role Profile

• Assist in carrying out stock condition surveys of domestic properties and communal areas to support asset investment planning.
• Actively undertaking site surveys for the majority of the working week, with one dedicated day allocated to back-office activities.
• Collect, record and maintain accurate data on building components, including age, condition and expected lifecycle replacement dates.
• Use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify and report Category 1 and 2 hazards.
• Capture photographic evidence and update asset management systems with survey findings.
• Assist in identifying and reporting defects, disrepair issues and health and safety risks observed during property inspections.
• Support the validation and quality assurance of property survey data to ensure accuracy and integrity of asset records.
• Assist in the delivery of stock condition, energy efficiency and compliance-related surveys where required.
• Support the development of planned maintenance and investment programmes through accurate survey and asset data collection.

Additional Information

• The Group has offices across the UK and on this basis, there may be the requirement to travel to other locations to effectively perform this role, albeit that regular support will be required to teams in Camden and Dartford.
• The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times.
• In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation.
• The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

Person specification

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Working towards HNC/HND in construction / building services.
• Understanding of housing asset management principles and stock condition surveying.
• Proven track record of working in a customer-focused environment.
• Actively undertaking site surveys for the majority of the working week, with one dedicated day allocated to back-office activities.
• Basic knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety and other statutory/regulatory standards.
• Basic knowledge of CDM requirements.
• Proven Skills & Knowledge in the following:
  • Interpersonal and communication;
  • Strong customer focus
  • Problem solving & results orientated;
  • Planning and organizational skills;
  • IT literate with confident oral and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level in construction / building services.
• Experience in undertaking stock condition surveys within social housing.
• Understanding of asset management systems and property data analytics.
• Experience of working in social housing and in partnership with a local authority client.
• Managing, monitoring, recording and reporting of Health & Safety and compliance.
• Experience in construction or building industry.
• Basic knowledge of construction methods.
• Awareness of the Decent Homes Standard, Decent Homes Standard 2 and HHSRS.

About Us

Riverside is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade.

Our Values and Behaviours

Creating an Inclusive Environment