Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Technical Surveyor

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Technical Surveyor in the Investment Team on a fixed term 12 month contract. The successful candidate should have the skills and experience to deliver high quality, cost effective major improvement works to our customers.

About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated and positive thinking Technical Surveyor, to assist the Planned Investment Contracts Manager in delivering customer focussed investment and cyclical projects with external contractors, through pre works inspections and surveys, all on site monitoring, recording of monthly KPI’s, ensuring health and safety policies and procedures are adhered too on site, along with inspections and reporting of high quality, cost effective projects.

About you
Customer satisfaction is at the forefront of what we aim to deliver and the enthusiastic individual should have excellent customer service skills with direct Karbon customers, external contractors and other key stakeholders.

They will need to act as a positive member of the Property Service Investment team, collaborating with other colleagues across departments and supporting a culture that delivers results and service excellence, and promotes the Karbon values and brand.

The location of the role will vary from year to year, as will the nature of the works and property type, with Karbon having a vast portfolio of stock, across a large geographically area. As such travel will be an essential part of the role.

About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Investment Team led by the Head of Investment Steven Colby  If you require further information about the role, please contact Mark Whittaker (Planned Investment Contract Manager) 07841 472218 or via email: Mark Whittaker@karbonhomes.co.uk 

Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

Technical Surveyor – 12 Months Fixed Term

Salary is £38,520 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,260 per annum

Location: Byker

Regular travel will be required

37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 22 April 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

TBC

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.  Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk