Compliance Surveyor (Asbestos, Radon, Water & Lifts)

Compliance Surveyor (Asbestos, Radon, Water & Lifts)

Department: Housing - Property & Asset Management Salary: £41,000 up to £48,000 (DOE) Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hybrid Working and flexible working hours

Role Overview

This role is focused on ensuring housing stock is safe, compliant and well managed, with responsibility for asbestos, radon, water safety and lifts.

It combines technical surveying, site inspections and contractor management, ensuring all works meet legal and health & safety requirements. You will also maintain compliance records and support the wider team in delivering a safe housing service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance across asbestos, radon, water hygiene and lift safety
• Ensure all legal and regulatory standards are met
• Maintain accurate compliance records and systems
• Manage and update the asbestos register

• Procure and manage contractors for compliance works
• Prepare specifications, tender documents and oversee procurement processes
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure safe working practices

• Carry out site inspections to check compliance and safety standards
• Support inspections relating to Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

• Produce reports for senior management on compliance performance
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to service improvements

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and wider health and safety legislation

• Liaise with residents, contractors and internal teams
• Support tenant awareness around property safety risks

Key Requirements:

• HNC (or equivalent) in a building-related subject, or relevant experience
• Good understanding of building construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of compliance areas such as asbestos, water hygiene, radon and lifts
• Awareness of health & safety legislation and CDM
• Asbestos qualification (e.g. P405) desirable

Experience

• Experience in property maintenance or compliance within housing
• Managing contractors and overseeing works
• Working with compliance data, systems and reporting

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK
• Basic DBS check required

For more information about the role, please contact Branwen Johns on and email a copy of your CV.