Assistant Project Surveyor

We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Project Surveyor to join the believe housing team.

This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a real difference. 'We believe in life without barriers. If you aren’t sure you meet 100% of the criteria but think you would be great in this role, don’t let that stop you; we would love to hear from you. We're interested in your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as your personal values. We're committed to supporting everyone here at believe housing and being an inclusive organisation.'

'Although this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider part-time, job share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.

Where and when you work is flexible depending on the demands of your role, our customers’ needs and your individual work preference (as agreed with your manager).

Our offices are based in Seaham and Bishop Auckland and although we work flexibly, it is envisaged that this role will require both an offsite and onsite presence as per business need when required.

About the role

The Assistant Project Surveyor will support the directorate in providing an excellent experience for customers by the successful delivery of the cyclical, capital investment works contracts, environmental works programmes for believe housing.

To support the delivery of all construction related work in these areas ensuring that contractors and suppliers are effectively managed and are delivering a customer centric, value for money service.

The successful candidate will:

• Actively contribute to the day-to-day operational delivery of all construction work projects, including major investment projects, cyclical works and special projects including demolition of buildings and alterations.

• Organise, attend and minute pre-contract, progress and other related meetings on behalf of the organisation providing relevant reports.

• Support in the monitoring of targets and key performance information in relation to the investment programme.

• Provide relevant data back to the directorate to allow the business to make sound decisions and hold accurate records of all property related components and land assets.

• Organise customer consultation events and attend any relevant customer or stakeholder meetings.

What’s on offer?

Our people are our greatest asset which is why we value you, encourage you, look after you, and empower you.

As well as a competitive salary of £30,959 - £33,306 per annum, some of our top benefits and rewards include:

From our annual leave entitlement (up to 33 days, plus four volunteering days per year) and competitive pension scheme, to our flexible 'working the believe way' patterns that put your wellbeing front and centre, there's really a lot on offer.

Our culture is second to none. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and developing our colleagues to support them is key to our success. So we’re committed to your growth, encouraging you to progress and enhance your skills in a rewarding career.

Apply now

If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We're looking forward to hearing from you.

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact Gary Alderson Project Manager at [email protected]

• Closing date for applications is 23.59pm on Thursday 23 October 2025

• All applicants must go through our website.

• Interview date to be confirmed.