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Surveyor - Fixed Term Contract until 31/3/26 - Salary £49,021 per annum + benefits.
Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities
An inspiring past and a bright future
A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the well-being of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.
Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The role – Surveyor
As part of our continued commitment to safe, healthy homes and compliance with the evolving regulatory landscape, this role will support our transition to full compliance with Awaab’s Law.
You will lead or contribute to damp and mould investigations and ensure robust responses are in place to Category 1 and high-risk hazards. This includes producing clear reports, engaging and updating residents and contractors, and ensuring remedial works are effectively scoped, tracked and delivered.
We’re looking for a committed and motivated person to deliver a responsive, high quality and customer focused repairs service to our residents.&nbsp;
You will ensure that resident’s homes and estates are well maintained and meet legal, contractual, and regulatory standards and that any repairs which require surveyor oversight are properly diagnosed, accurately specified and competently carried out through Origin’s designated contractors, ensuring value for money, including Disrepair cases and reports of Damp and Mould in properties.
You will be experienced in putting residents’ views and experiences at the forefront, ensuring they feel listened to, and their concerns are acted on and communication is proactive.&nbsp;
You’ll be comfortable working collaboratively with relevant teams and engaging with residents to develop and deliver on maintenance plans. You’ll be experienced in working with contractors and different types of contracts, feeding into the contract management process.
What you’ll do
<ul>
<li>Lead on diagnosing repair needs, specifying remedial works, and managing contractors through to completion, ensuring quality and satisfaction.</li>
<li>Communicate proactively with residents and leaseholders, addressing concerns and fulfilling repair commitments, including statutory consultations.</li>
<li>Oversee works in void properties to meet targets for re-letting, while supporting contract design and technical issues like damp, leaks, and claims.</li>
<li>Drive ongoing improvement to support team performance and delivery of broader organisational objectives.</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need
<ul>
<li>Customer &amp; Stakeholder Management: Strong relationship-building skills with proven experience ensuring high levels of customer care and satisfaction.</li>
<li>Technical Expertise: Excellent knowledge of building construction, standards, and legislation; skilled in diagnosing defects and specifying remedies.</li>
<li>Contractor &amp; Service Delivery: Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and internal teams, ideally within social housing, to deliver building works.</li>
<li>Organisational &amp; Strategic Skills: Effective time management, problem-solving abilities, and a strategic mindset to drive progress and resolve complex issues.</li>
<li>Qualifications &amp; Knowledge: Ideally holds a relevant technical qualification (e.g., HNC, RICS, CIOB) with in-depth understanding of Schedule of Rates and measurement methods.</li>
<li>Communication &amp; Accountability: Confident in writing technical specifications and handling resident communications; committed to performance monitoring and embracing new practices.</li>
</ul>
Our Values
Our&nbsp;core values&nbsp;are at the heart of how we work
<ul>
<li>Take the lead</li>
<li>Create energy</li>
<li>Build trust</li>
<li>Be generous</li>
<li>Stay grounded</li>
<li>Remember the little things</li>
</ul>
We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Our benefits to you
<ul>
<li>Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>
<li>The salary of £49,021 PA.</li>
<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>
<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>
<li>A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary</li>
<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>
<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>
<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>
<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>
<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>
<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>
<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>
</ul>
We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.
Tell us your story
We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the advert for a Surveyor as detailed above.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 31st July 2025
Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

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Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities
An inspiring past and a bright future
Fire Risk Assessor - Level 4 - Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026&nbsp;-&nbsp;£58,776 Per Annum + Benefits
A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.
Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The role – Level 4 (Advanced technical lead) Fire Risk Assessor
This role involves conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments, across Origin Housing’s portfolio of General Needs Block and HRBs across Hertfordshire, North/Northwest London and identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate measures to mitigate risks. The assessor will work closely with a range of stakeholders to implement fire safety protocols, provide fire safety advice, and ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards. By proactively managing fire risks, the Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor plays a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of residents and maintaining the integrity of the Origin’s properties.
What you’ll do
<ul>
<li>Conduct and review fire risk assessments in line with statutory requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure actions are identified, prioritised, and closed within compliance timeframes.</li>
<li>Assess and review fire strategies for new and existing buildings.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with Approved Document B, BS 9991, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.</li>
<li>Act as a key technical contact for fire safety matters.</li>
<li>Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring fire safety compliance.</li>
<li>Implement and oversee a quality assurance programme for fire risk assessments.</li>
<li>Ensure consistency and adherence to best practice.</li>
<li>Evaluate fire safety proposals to ensure they are risk-proportionate and cost-effective.</li>
<li>Assess expenditure to ensure value for money in fire safety investments.</li>
<li>Provide training and support to relevant teams on fire safety management.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Asset and Compliance teams to embed a culture of fire safety.</li>
<li>Ensure changes in fire safety legislation and guidance are identified and implemented.</li>
<li>Evaluate alternative fire-related designs and lead on design standardisation.</li>
<li>Ensure fire safety specifications align with regulatory and safety standards.</li>
<li>Provide cost analysis for fire safety projects.</li>
<li>Ensure expenditure aligns with regulatory and business objectives.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and fire safety guidance.</li>
<li>Identify and mitigate potential fire safety design risks.</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need
Essential
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of&nbsp;fire risk assessment methodologies&nbsp;and fire safety compliance.</li>
<li>Experience in&nbsp;fire strategy review and technical assurance.</li>
<li>Understanding of&nbsp;legislative requirements, including Approved Document B, BS 9991, Building safety Act, secondary legislation and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.</li>
<li>Ability to provide&nbsp;cost analysis and ensure value-for-money fire safety solutions.</li>
<li>Stakeholder engagement and training experience, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively.</li>
<li>Fire Risk Assessor Course, e.g. CS Todd</li>
</ul>
Preferred
<ul>
<li>IFE Risk Register - Life Safety Assessor</li>
<li>IFSM Tier 3 - Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR)</li>
<li>
IFE – ASFP Level 3 Passive Fire Protection.</li>
<li>Level 4 Diploma fire safety</li>
</ul>
Our Values
Our&nbsp;core values&nbsp;are at the heart of how we work
<ul>
<li>Take the lead</li>
<li>Create energy</li>
<li>Build trust</li>
<li>Be generous</li>
<li>Stay grounded</li>
<li>Remember the little things</li>
</ul>
We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Our benefits to you
<ul>
<li>Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>
<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>
<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>
<li>Salary&nbsp;£58,776 PA&nbsp;+ benefits</li>
<li>A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary</li>
<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>
<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>
<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>
<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>
<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>
<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>
<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>
</ul>
We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.
Tell us your story
We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Fire Risk Assessor outlined above.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd August 2025
Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

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Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities
An inspiring past and a bright future
Building Safety Manager -&nbsp;Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026&nbsp;- £64,942 Per Annum + Benefits
A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.
Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The role – Building Safety Manager
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Safety Manager to join our team at Origin Housing. As a subject matter expert on Building Safety, you will support Origin Housing to achieve their responsibilities in relation to the Building Safety Act, supporting legislation and guidance. You will proactively provide guidance, assistance and support working with wider teams to promote a positive building safety culture and best practice building safety management.
What you’ll do
<ul>
<li>Support the development of Safety Case reviews and digital records as detailed within the Building Safety Act, prepare safety case reports for the Regulator and ensure that buildings remain compliant to and meet license requirements.</li>
<li>To lead and manage the Building a Safer Future team (BSF) and the delivery of specialist building surveys for:</li>
<li>Buildings in scope under the Building Safety Act</li>
<li>Special projects to investigate and remedy major structural and/or fire safety defects; manage remedial works under the Building a Safer Future programme</li>
<li>Explain and implement a formal approach to building safety management demonstrating how hazards and risks, including those arising from temporary works and maintenance, can be reduced through various means.</li>
<li>Development and implement strategies required to achieve safety throughout the building in conjunction with occupants and other key stakeholders, including emergency services, service providers, contractors and suppliers</li>
<li>Ensure the building safety team is able to provide extensive technical guidance to support the construction process from the outset including fire strategies, retrospective repairs and maintenance and planned preventative maintenance. (PPM)</li>
<li>Lead, manage and motivate the team, monitoring and appraising performance, allocating works and ensuring that all team members’ responsibilities are carried out effectively and in a timely manner.</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need
<ul>
<li>Member of the Institute Fire Engineers (MIFireE&nbsp;)</li>
<li>CIOB Building Safety Diploma</li>
<li>Construction related or engineering degree</li>
<li>Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent</li>
<li>NEBOSH Fire/General Certificate or equivalent</li>
<li>Will have a working knowledge of the fire engineered solutions that can contribute to fire strategies.</li>
<li>Will be able to interpret complex fire safety solutions that can contribute to fire strategies</li>
</ul>
Our Values
Our&nbsp;core values&nbsp;are at the heart of how we work
<ul>
<li>Take the lead</li>
<li>Create energy</li>
<li>Build trust</li>
<li>Be generous</li>
<li>Stay grounded</li>
<li>Remember the little things</li>
</ul>
We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Our benefits to you
<ul>
<li>Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>
<li>Salary&nbsp;£64,942 PA + Benefits.</li>
<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>
<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>
<li>A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary</li>
<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>
<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>
<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>
<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>
<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>
<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>
<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>
</ul>
We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.
Tell us your story
We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Building Safety Manager outlined above.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd August 2025.
Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

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