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 Responsive repairs Team.

About the role
As a Property Services Surveyor, your primary responsibilities will involve carrying out damp and repair inspections in tenanted properties and recommending and arranging appropriate solutions. You will oversee customer permission requests and will liaise with key stakeholders on day-to-day repairs. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our properties, as well as the seamless ordering and procurement of necessary materials.

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 a whole range of maintenance 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.

This is a customer facing role that requires excellent communication and customer service skills, a committed team approach, and a thorough understanding of current building practices in what is a fast moving repairs and maintenance environment.

About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Responsive Repairs Team and be based in West Northumberland. However, you may be required to work across the Karbon footprint, which covers the North East. If you require further information about the role, please contact: Robert Nixon, Operations Team Manager – robert.nixon@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.


• Car payment of £2260 per annum.


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


• Location: West Northumberland/Tyne Valley based out of Newburn (but there may be a requirement to work across the North East).


• 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/

Please note: We are not currently accepting applications from candidates who have applied for this role within the last 6 months.

Important Information
Applications will be reviewed regularly, therefore we encourage you to apply early as we have the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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