Start your surveying career where every day is a chance to learn. As a Trainee Surveyor, you’ll gain hands-on experience across c.8,000 homes, building the skills and confidence to shape the future of our assets.
We own and manage c.8,000 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.
A lot of our roles come with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.
Requirements
Outline of key responsibilities...
*Carry out stock condition surveys across our portfolio, assessing the condition of buildings, identifying defects, and recommending effective repair solutions in line with legislative and regulatory requirements
*Undertake health and safety inspections in accordance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), ensuring risks are identified and appropriately managed
*Survey a diverse range of assets, including homes, garages, communal areas, estates, and new build properties
*Support our sustainability goals by contributing to the achievement of EPC C across all homes by 2030, including carrying out EPC assessments
*Take ownership of customer queries, concerns, and complaints, ensuring they are resolved professionally and in line with organisational policies and procedures


We are looking for someone who has...
*Minimum of 2 A-levels (plus 4 GCSEs at grade C/ grade 4 or above) including maths and English
*An interest in a career in surveying
*Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
*Exemplary organisation and prioritisation skills and ability to work on own initiative
*Excellent ICT skills
*Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Benefits
In return, we are offering...

*An annual salary of £27,500.00 plus a car allowance of £1,545 per annum
*We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
*Flexible working around a 37 hour week
*Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
*Pension - between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
*Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
*Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
*Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
*Competitive medical cashback plan


At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.