Reference: VAC-109

Sector: Housing and Maintenance

Salary: £45,000 Per Annum

Hours: 37.5

Benefits: See body of advert

Town/City: Papworth Everard

Contract Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 13/02/2026

About us: 

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum job criteria.

We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you’ll need throughout the application and interview process too. We’d love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call 01480 357200 or email hr.administration@papworthtrust.org.uk and we’ll happily discuss your needs.

How will I be supporting the work of the Trust? 

As a member of the Housing and Property team you will support the Asset Management Strategy for the Trusts domestic and commercial sites by providing a professional and effective surveying service.

What does this involve? 

• Delivering professional surveying services including stock condition surveys, maintenance inspections, defect diagnosis and measured building surveys
• Preparing technical reports, specifications, drawings and tender documents to support maintenance and major works programmes
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and obtain required permissions (planning, building control, party wall, etc.)
• Managing post and interim inspections, contractor performance and contract quality
• Liaising with landlords, contractors and external agencies (e.g. insurers, fire officers) to facilitate property works and compliance
• Carrying out HHSRS assessments including damp and mould investigations
• Providing customer-focused service, ensuring tenant needs are considered, including accessibility and disability requirements

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in contract management, contractor supervision and contract administration
• Is skilled in preparing specifications, tender documents, scaled drawings and clear technical reports
• Has the ability to estimate building costs, use Schedules of Rates (SORs) and manage planned maintenance programmes
• Has a strong technical knowledge of building construction, compliance and legislation (CDM, planning, building regs, H&S, asbestos, gas, electrical, water and fire safety)
• Has skills to assess and specify works for HHSRS Category 1 Hazards
• Is proficient in IT and technical software (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio/AutoCAD, Pyramid)
• Has good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners
• Is professional, self-disciplined and proactive with a strong commitment to quality and delivery in a fast-paced environment
• A minimum of 3 year experience as a surveyor is essential, a professional surveying qualification and membership of a professional institute such as CIAT, MCIOB, RICS, etc. is desirable.

Role is subject to Basic DBS checks.

What you’ll get in return: 

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
• annual leave purchase scheme
• occupational sick pay – 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation
• health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical
• choice of two pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
• a ‘Values in Practice’ reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
• various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange
• involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
• access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications

We’d love to talk 

For an informal chat about the role please contact Mark Fusher, on 07817 975439.

Ready to apply? Please send us your CV (and supporting information if you feel if will be helpful) by clicking apply If you have a disability and would like to discuss applying in a different way please get in touch by phone, text or email.

Closing date for application is 13 February.

Employing Ex-offenders

The Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. Please refer to our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Records Check Policy Statement which you will find at policy-statement-recruitment-of-ex-offenders-v2.0.pdf