37 hours per week; Permanent

Monday – Friday

Ipswich/ Hybrid

Ref: IP344

As a key member of Orwell’s Asset Management team, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing property assets through comprehensive property inspection including but not limited to stock condition, void properties, damp and mould, dilapidations, and disrepairs.

This position significantly contributes to the effectiveness of the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring that properties are safe, compliant, and well-prepared for future investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a comprehensive and accurate stock condition database, adhering to health and safety regulations.


• Oversee project management related to the inspections carried out, coordinating follow-up actions for identified issues such as dilapidations and disrepairs.


• Prepare detailed specifications and quantities for inclusion in tender documents for proposed works.


• Ensure that findings from all inspections are meticulously reported and documented.


• Regularly update and maintain accurate records of all inspections, findings, and actions taken in relation to property assets.


• Engage with various stakeholders, including tenants, contractors, and external agencies, to communicate inspection results.

About you:

Our ideal Asset Management Surveyor will have…

• Previous experience of working in a customer facing environment, dealing with difficult and complex situations.


• Previous experience of completing stock condition surveys.


• Experience of working in social housing.


• Proven track record of experience working as a surveyor.

More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays


• retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)


• reward and recognition awards


• free DBS checks


• ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy


• wellbeing programme


• Great training and development opportunities


• Cashback Health plan


• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.

Person Specification…

• HNC/HND in Building (or equivalent)


• Membership of relevant professional body


• 5 GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent including English Language and Maths, is essential.

Due to the nature of this role a full UK Driving Licence is required.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying…

Additional employment documents: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/work-with-us/additional-employment-documents/

Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.

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