Property Assessor

This is a field-based role covering the Epsom, Woking and Surrey area - you'll be conveniently based to cover your portfolio in these locations and surrounding areas.

Carrying out fire asset checks in line with internal procedures, accurately identifying and reporting any risks or defects

Undertaking on‑site property inspections including essential checks of fire doors, emergency lighting, fire alarms, sprinkler systems within communal and demised areas, capturing clear evidence and escalating issues where required

Completing full domestic EPC assessments, including measurements, data capture, photographic evidence and lodgement

Supporting additional inspection types as the service develops

Maintaining accurate, high‑quality inspection records and submitting findings within agreed timescales

Working flexibly across locations and, where required, adjusting working hours (including occasional evenings or weekends) to meet service needs

Representing Osterna and RMG professionally at all times when interacting with residents, clients and colleagues

Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) qualification

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high‑quality assessment reports

Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and web‑based platforms

Excellent organisation and time‑management skills

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner

Ability to undertake regular site visits, including walking and stair use

Experience working in residential or social housing environments

Previous experience of property inspections, fire asset checks or compliance‑related roles

A competitive salary and benefits package

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service

Option to buy or sell annual leave

Flexible and agile working where role allows

A range of wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes

Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme

Access to learning, development and professional qualifications

The opportunity to work for a market‑leading organisation with a strong focus on people, safety and service excellence

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team [email protected]

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected] .

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.