Job description

Property Inspector - Bucks/Oxfordshire (0851)

About Sage Homes

Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.

Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England, and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.  

We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth. 

About the role:

We are expanding our team of Property Inspectors here at Sage Homes, this role will join our Repairs & Voids team. You will be responsible for maintaining the standard and appearance of Sage Homes' properties in a designated area. This field-based role involves regular inspections, ensuring communal areas are in good order, and assisting with responsive, compliance, and defects work. Travel to homes across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, with occasional visits to our Northampton and Covent Garden offices, is required.

Key Duties:

  • Conduct property inspections and issue works orders.
  • Complete stock condition surveys.
  • Contribute to fire safety.
  • Perform void, pre-void, and mutual exchange inspections.
  • Inspect for damp and mould, advising on necessary actions.
  • Monitor and control maintenance contractors' quality and provide feedback.
About you
  • HNC or relevant professional qualification; SSSTS or SMSTS qualified, working towards a building surveying or trade qualification.
  • Essential experience as a Property/Home Inspector or related field; desirable experience with Housing Associations or Local Authorities.
  • In-depth understanding of residential construction, building codes, safety regulations, and property systems (electrical, plumbing, structural).
  • Strong written and verbal communication, excellent customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Experience working with contractors, issuing work orders, and using schedule of rates.
  • Flexible, self-reliant, full driving licence, and use of a car for business purposes.

 

We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.

Culture and benefits:

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.

To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:

  • 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Property Inspector - Car Allowance 
  • A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
  • Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
  • Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
  • Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
  • Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
  • Wellbeing support through MyndUp
  • Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
  • Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day

 

 
  • Department:
    Housing Management Services
  • Contract Type:
    Permanent
  • Location:
    Field-based
  • Salary:
    £42,000 - £45,000
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