Surveyor (Asset & Development)


Company:	Iris Recruitment
Salary:	£43,248.73 to £43,248.73 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester, GL1 1DG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

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

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 ForYou? (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.

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.

Closing Date: 11th September 2026

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

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