Assistant Maintenance Surveyor - London & South East

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Maintenance Surveyor to join our Asset Management team. This isn't just another surveying role - it's your chance to support meaningful change and help us deliver on our mission of Safe Homes. Transforming Lives. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our asset strategy across the London and South East region. Here's what you'll get involved with:

• Carry out property inspections and condition surveys
• Support planned maintenance, repairs and capital investment projects
• Ensure our homes meet building safety and regulatory standards
• Deliver pre- and post-inspections of voids
• Liaise with contractors to ensure high-quality delivery
• Contribute to asset performance reviews and technical reporting
• Work collaboratively with housing, repairs and compliance colleagues
• Support sustainability and energy efficiency improvements
• Engage with vulnerable residents and our partners across supported housing
This is a hands-on role where visibility on sites and services is essential., If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know.


• A degree or HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Construction or similar
• Experience in property surveying or asset data collection
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret technical detail clearly
• Understanding of building regulations, housing standards and health & safety
• Willingness to travel and be present on sites regularly
We're looking for someone motivated, values-led and keen to develop.

Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people. If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; "Safe Homes. Transform Lives" where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do. Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role. As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay
• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career
• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed