Senior Asset Surveyor Full Time NEW

Newport, Gwent
Hays
Senior Asset Surveyor Up To £50k DOE South Wales

Your new company
A public sector organisation in South Wales is looking for an experienced Senior Asset Surveyor to take ownership of their portfolio and help drive forward the organisation’s long-term investment and compliance strategy. This role is ideal for a seasoned surveyor with strong public-sector or housing association experience who can work autonomously and influence key decision makers.

Your new role

• Lead on the delivery of condition surveys across a mixed public sector estate
• Identify defects, prioritise remedial works, and produce detailed technical reports
• Provide lifecycle forecasting to support long-term capital planning
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation’s Asset Management Plan
• Advise on property disposals, acquisitions, and estate optimisation
• Support senior leadership with data-driven recommendations on maintenance and investment
• Ensure statutory compliance across the estate (asbestos, fire safety, accessibility, etc.)
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure all works meet regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate asset data and records within CAFM systems
• Act as client representative on refurbishment and minor capital projects
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation, and feasibility studies
• Monitor project progress, budgets, quality and compliance through to handover
• Support energy-efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives across the estate
• Provide technical advice on improving EPC ratings and reducing carbon emissions

  What you’ll need to succeed

• A degree or HNC/HND in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline
• Professional membership with RICS (MRICS/AssocRICS) or actively working towards it
• Strong technical background in condition surveys, building pathology, and asset management
• Solid understanding of public sector compliance requirements including asbestos, fire safety, CDM, and accessibility
• Experience managing refurbishment or minor capital projects from inception to handover
• Confident producing high-quality technical reports and lifecycle assessments
• Ability to analyse asset data and make informed, strategic recommendations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, contractors, and internal team

  What you’ll get in return

• £42,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Flexible working with hybrid options
• Opportunity to shape asset strategy across a varied public sector estate

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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