Title:  Senior Asset Surveyor

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Senior Asset Surveyor 

Lancaster Way, Ely

£50,467- £53,124 per year plus Company car or car allowance

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Senior Asset Surveyor to join our team based in Ipswich or Ely and covering surrounding areas. You will be reporting into the Regional Asset Manager and Line managing a team of surveyors in the region, overseeing the team to manage inspections, disrepairs, hazard awareness notices, stock condition surveys and re-investment programmes. 

The position sits within Property Services who are responsible for delivering a high quality and cost effective property repairs, compliance and installation and estate services across the UK to mainly internal clients and additionally a small number of external clients. It is also responsible for operational Health and Safety of the service, including fire safety and delivering effective group wide asset management and reinvestment programmes.                                                          

The role of Senior Asset Surveyor will include:

• Monitor capital and revenue projects, consultants and contractors' performance and liaise with other departments to ensure work is carried out promptly and in accordance with contract specifications
• Carry out inspections and surveys to assess requirements for capital projects in line with organisational policies and procedures to ensure health and safety regulatory compliance and contract performance
• Ensure investment works are compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements and make appropriate recommendations on changes that may need to be made mid-project to ensure full compliance and consistent delivery of services
• Manage works related to stock condition surveys and property inspections within agreed financial limits and in accordance with the organisation's financial policies and procedures
• Produce appropriate documentation for work specifications and tenders and provide accurate and timely information for management reports

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Degree, HND or HNC in Surveying, Assoc RIC, MRICS CIOB or currently undertaking the qualification.  As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role                                                                   
• Proven experience in a building and surveying environment                                                                       
• Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads                                                      
• Working knowledge of building regulations, legislation and current practices
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence                                                

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £44,262 with an additional policy allowance of £6,205 per annum (rising to £46,591 with an additional policy allowance of £6,532 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 30 August 2026

If a manager wants to add a covering letter to the application process, please use this wording on the advert: Candidates are required to submit a covering letter as part of their application. The covering letter should explain why you are interested in the role and demonstrate how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the post. This information will form part of the shortlisting process.

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -  http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.