Assistant Surveyor

**About Us**

Cottsway formed in 2001 and we provide over 5,100 homes for rent and shared ownership for over 11,000 customers. Our homes are based in West Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, and range from flats and bungalows to family homes.

We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme.
We are proud to:

- Reinvest our profits every year not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer’s homes are kept in great shape, with an in-house team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work.
- Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed.
- Be active in and bring social value to our local communities.

**Working for us**

Cottsway is a great place to work with a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing quality homes in thriving communities.

We support and develop our people because we know that it is through them that we deliver the high standards of service that our customers say we provide.

Based in the market town of Witney, we:

- Offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits.
- Support agile working.
- Guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. We are signed up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme.
- Value people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience - whether you are an experienced housing professional or simply have an interest in working in our sector.

**About the role**

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Surveyor to join our Asset Team on a permanent basis.

The main purpose of the role is to assist the surveyors and specialists with the implementation and management of major repairs and property improvements.

Knowledge and some experience of property surveying and construction is required, either through qualifications or experience. On-the-job training will be provided, and you will gain experience in a wide range of housing maintenance & improvement programmes.

To be successful you will be a clear communicator, able to prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines whilst working with mínimal supervision. You will have a high degree of accuracy and the ability to analyse data, compiling management reports as required. Good IT skills are essential. A full driving licence with use of a vehicle is essential.

Benefits include pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 2 years, private medical insurance after six months service, discounted gym and swimming membership, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle leasing scheme and eligibility for Costco membership.

Cottsway promote and fully support agile working, it has become an important part of how we operate. We give our employees the technology and flexibility to be able to work from locations outside of the office.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Sven Trogstad, Head of Assets on 01993 890098.