Development Surveyor - 12 month contract
| Company: | Torus Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,320 (pending pay award) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Warrington, WA1 1UZ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We're looking for a Development Surveyor (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) to join our team at Torus Developments, supporting
refurbishment and new build housing schemes across the North West. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in
delivering high-quality, sustainable homes, ensuring developments meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, health and
safety, and customer satisfaction. You'll work closely with Project Managers, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders
to carry out inspections, surveys and quality assurance activities across a diverse development programme, helping Torus deliver
homes that make a lasting difference to communities throughout the region.
Working pattern:
The role is primarily site-based across the North West, with monthly attendance at our Warrington office and occasional remote
working as required.
What you'll be doing:
* Supporting Project Managers in the delivery of refurbishment and development schemes, with a focus on quality, cost, programme
compliance and health and safety.
* Undertaking inspections, surveys and quality assurance checks to ensure developments are delivered to the required standards.
* Providing an effective and value for money surveying and inspection service across a range of projects.
* Liaising with contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders to ensure compliance with agreed specifications,
construction methods and quality standards.
* Monitoring construction activities and identifying defects, ensuring issues are addressed in a timely manner.
* Supporting property handover processes and helping to deliver excellent customer satisfaction outcomes.
* Assisting with post-handover inspections and aftercare activities to ensure properties meet expected standards.
* Acting as the Torus representative on site, reporting on quality and health and safety matters.
* Completing monthly site health and safety inspections and preparing reports using the relevant management systems.
* Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements, Modern Methods of
Construction and low carbon technologies.
* Contributing to risk management, business continuity and value for money initiatives across the Development Team.
What we're looking for:
* An appropriate professional qualification demonstrating strong technical knowledge of refurbishment, investment and development
schemes, gained through relevant construction industry experience.
* Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI), with a
commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining industry best practice standards.
* Degree-level education or equivalent relevant training and experience.
* A minimum of three years' relevant experience working on development and new build schemes.
* Significant experience managing or overseeing technically challenging refurbishment, investment or development projects from
inception through to completion.
* Excellent knowledge of construction methods, construction legislation, construction contracts, building regulations and health
and safety requirements.
* Experience carrying out inspections, surveys and quality assurance activities within a construction environment.
* A strong understanding of value for money principles and their application in day-to-day operations.
* The ability to build effective working relationships and partnerships with colleagues, contractors, consultants and external
stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the confidence to influence and engage a wide range of audiences.
* A proactive, resilient and self-motivated approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality
outcomes.
* Membership of, or willingness to work towards, ICWCI membership would be advantageous.
What We Offer:
Torus Developments offers a great benefits package designed to support you on and off the job. You can view our full employee
benefits pack on our website to see everything available across the Torus Group. Please see below an overview of our key employee
benefits:
* Generous annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 28.
* Health and Wellness – For eligible roles, we offer additional health support such as BUPA health expenses coverage, helping you
manage everyday healthcare costs.
* Family support – enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Financial flexibility – Aviva pension and Wagestream for instant access to part of your pay.
* Travel & transport perks – lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays and more.
* Continuous learning – e-learning, workshops and support for professional qualifications.
* Recognition & wellbeing – reward schemes, volunteering, enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
* Flexible working – agile working that supports your needs on and off the job.
* Comfortable workspaces – good offices, strong transport links, employee assistance and occupational health support.
Interview Process:
Candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview where we'll explore your experience, technical knowledge and
suitability for the role. Interviews will be held at our Bank Park House Office in Warrington, week commencing 7th September 2026.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check (where applicable)
* Two satisfactory references
* Occupational Health questionnaire – Fit for Work
* Completion of all new starter documentation, including signed terms and conditions
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.