Compliance Surveyor (Asbestos, Radon, Water & Lifts)

Yolk Recruitment

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) desirableExperience

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 (phone number removed) and email a copy of your CV