Compliance Project Surveyor Level 3 (FTC, up to 18 months)

Every safe home starts with strong compliance. Be part of the team that makes it happen.

18-Month Fixed Term Contract

We're looking for an experienced Compliance Project Surveyor to join our Compliance Team and lead safety-critical programmes that directly protect our customers and communities across the South West.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of major fire safety and compliance projects, working across a diverse housing portfolio and helping deliver improvements that will have a lasting impact. Whether you're already working in social housing or have developed relevant compliance and building safety experience in a closely related environment, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise where it really matters.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution is valued, your professional judgement is trusted, and your work helps ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

About the role

As a Compliance Project Surveyor (Level 3), you'll manage compliance contracts and projects across our housing portfolio, with a particular focus on fire safety, water hygiene, lift and lifting equipment safety, and other non-M&E compliance disciplines.

You'll oversee programmes from planning through to delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Managing fire safety and compliance improvement programmes.
• Delivering fire risk assessment actions and associated projects.
• Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring value for money.
• Managing compliance risks and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Building strong relationships with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and best practice across compliance services.

This is a varied and rewarding role offering significant autonomy, exposure to high-profile compliance programmes, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to customer safety every day.

Recruitment level information

Due to current business requirements, we are recruiting exclusively at Compliance Project Surveyor Level 3 for this vacancy.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for a proactive compliance professional who shares our values and is passionate about delivering safe, compliant homes.

Customer Driven

You understand that effective compliance is fundamental to customer safety, helping ensure homes remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Accountability

You take ownership, managing compliance programmes, contracts and contractors effectively while balancing priorities, managing risk and delivering results.

Develop & Learn

You stay up to date with legislation and best practice, continually building your expertise and identifying opportunities to improve performance and customer outcomes.

Champion Communication

You build strong relationships with colleagues, contractors and customers, communicating clearly and working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes.

You’ll bring

Level 3

• A degree, HND or extensive relevant experience in Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Significant experience of compliance management within a social housing environment, including managing compliance contracts and projects through to successful completion.
• Proven experience of budget management, contractor performance management, procurement and delivering projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong technical expertise in compliance management, with the ability to influence stakeholders, contribute to service improvements, support the development of policies and procedures, and coach or support less experienced colleagues.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where colleagues and customers are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

For further information on the role, please review the job description attached to the advert.

Pre employment requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete Right to Work, DVLA and DBS checks. The role requires the use of ladders and appropriate access equipment to work at height and in confined spaces.

Why join Selwood Housing?

At Selwood Housing, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. As a not-for-profit housing organisation, we own and manage over 7,000 homes across the South West – and we’re growing. With a bold ambition to build 1,700 new affordable homes by 2034, we’re investing in the future of local people and places.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team where people support each other, share knowledge, and take pride in doing things properly.

• Competitive salary

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Life assurance

• Flexible working opportunities

• Competitive pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Ongoing training and development

• A supportive team environment where your contribution really matters.

Help Shape Safer Homes for the Future

If you're passionate about compliance, building safety and making a tangible difference, join us and play a key role in delivering the services our customers rely on every day.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access, and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.

We are keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, which works for everyone.

We may close this vacancy early depending on application volumes, so we encourage early applications.