Gloucester City Homes
Surveyor
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Location: Gloucester (Flexible Hybrid Working – 3 Days in the Office or Gloucester / 2 Days Remote)
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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours Per Week)
Reports To: Capital Works Manager
About Us
At Gloucester City Homes (GCH), our vision is simple: we create homes and communities where people can thrive (p. 1). We are a progressive, flexible, and family-friendly organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe, high-quality place to live. If you want a role where your technical skills directly improve people's lives, you belong with us.
The Role
We are looking for a Surveyor to support our Planned Programme. You will lead large-scale, multi-year projects to upgrade and improve our housing stock. Operating as our in-house property expert, you will oversee contract delivery, manage budgets, and make sure our homes meet all regulatory requirements—including the Decent Homes Standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management: Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements.
- Financial Control: Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure excellent quality, statutory compliance, and strong Value for Money.
- Health & Safety: Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners strictly adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation.
- Data Integrity: Keep our asset database completely up to date to help map out long-term investment strategies.
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What We Are Looking For
Experience: A strong track record of managing £1million+ planned building works, public procurement, and residential contracts. Extensive relevant experience in lieu of professional membership.
Technical Qualifications: You are ideally a member of CIOB, hold an intermediate RICS grade, or are a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or have substantial relevant experience.
Skills: Excellent budget management, ability to resolve commercial disputes, and top-tier communication skills to connect with contractors and residents alike.
What’s In It For You? (Our Benefits Package)
We Know The Market Is Competitive, So We Look After Our Team With a Comprehensive, Modern Rewards Package Designed Around Your Health, Wealth, And Work-life Balance
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy the perfect blend of home and office life with a 3-day office/in Gloucester, 3-day remote split.
- Generous Holiday: 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus all standard bank holidays.
- Buy & Sell Holiday: Need more time off or want a cash boost? Flex your holiday balance to suit your lifestyle.
- Life Event Leave: Fully paid time off for major life moments (e.g., moving house, getting married, becoming a grandparent, or taking your driving test).
- Volunteering Days: 2 paid days per year to support a charity or community cause close to your heart.
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Financial Well-being & Security
- Default Salary Sacrifice Pension: A highly competitive defined contribution pension scheme paid automatically through salary sacrifice to help your money grow efficiently.
- Financially Well Employee Loan Scheme: Access to affordable, safe employee loans when unexpected costs arise.
- Death in Service Cover: Peace of mind for your loved ones with a supportive life insurance policy.
- Refer a Friend Scheme: Cash rewards for helping us bring other brilliant talent into the GCH family.
Health, Wellness & Discounts
- 100% Funded Cashback Medical Scheme: We cover the full cost of your Health Shield healthcare plan, giving you money back on dental, optical, and physical therapies (taxable benefit).
- Health Shield Perks Portal: Exclusive access to deep discounts, savings, and deals on high street purchases, gym memberships, and cinema tickets.
- Blue Light Card: Access to thousands of amazing discounts across the UK for housing sector professionals.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on a brand-new bike and accessories through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Occupational Health: Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and expert occupational medical guidance whenever you need it.
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