Come and make a difference at Karbon as an Operations Surveyor

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Operations Surveyor in the Empty Homes Team.

About the role

As an Empty Homes Surveyor you are responsible for assessing all incoming Empty homes and ensuring all necessary work to bring the property back up to our Karbon Homes Lettable Standard is logged ready for our trade staff. You will also conduct pre termination surveys to ensure properties are left in a good state of repair prior to keys being returned.

Additionally, your support to the Operational manager will be essential in coordinating and executing maintenance projects efficiently. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dynamic property services team.

About you

The Operations Surveyor will be responsible for undertaking Empty Homes Surveys.

You will need to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, identifying repair requirements, preparing reports and schedules of work, reporting and logging repairs, ordering materials etc.

You will need a good understanding of building practices, health and safety requirements to best capture work required and return a property to a good standard.

About our team

The successful candidate will work in our Empty Homes Team and be based across the Karbon footprint, which covers the North East however this is primarily based around Byker and surrounding areas. If you require further information about the role, please contact: Liam Whitworth, Operations Team Manager – Liam.whitworth@karbonhomes.co.uk.

Key Information 

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

Operations Surveyor – permanent role.

Salary is £38,520 per annum. (pending pay review)

Car payment of £2,260 per annum.

£618 flexible pot (which can be used for salary top-up or to purchase a range of benefits).

Location: Byker

37 Hours per week.

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 22 June 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

To be confirmed.

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.  Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk