Job Description

We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of ponds every year to keep our existing homes safe and descent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us achieve our vision.

Salary :

45,902.00

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) assets? Do you thrive on strategic planning, technical problem-solving, and collaborative working? If so, we'd love to hear from you.


We're looking for a skilled, experienced and motivated M&E Surveyor to join our property team based at our Doxford Park, Sunderland head office. In this role you will help us deliver high-quality investment planning and project delivery across our mechanical and electrical portfolio. You will work collaboratively with procurement to ensure that tender processes are successfully completed to enable the delivery of all M&E Projects. Lead on the preparation of all pre-contract works required for handover to the Delivery Team and manage the delivery of small-scale Mechanical and Electrical projects.


You'll be joining our dynamic Property team, reporting directly to the Lead Building Surveyor, within out Asset Services Team. The team provide technical surveying, reports, schedules of work and act as the client representative on specialist projects.


We recognise the importance of a positive work-life balance--our hybrid working model offers the flexibility of both office and home-based work. To support collaboration and innovation, you'll be required to work from the office for part of the working week and be flexible to attend on-site meetings as needed.

A full UK drivers' licence is required for this position

The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.

Key responsibilities will include:

Developing short, medium, and long-term investment plans for M&E assets.


Managing the delivery of small-scale M&E projects to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.


Providing expert technical advice across a range of systems including renewable technologies, gas, fire alarms, sprinklers, intercoms, and CCTV.


Collaborating with procurement and delivery teams to oversee tender documentation preparation and ensure smooth project handovers and successful tender processes.


Maintaining and reviewing comprehensive asset data on the condition of M&E assets to inform investment priorities and strategy.


Supporting the development of a Mechanical and Electrical Strategy that reflects asset age, condition, and repair trends.


Feed investment requirements into our 5-year rolling Investment Plan.


Leading the creation, planning, and design of M&E projects, ensuring affordability and strategic alignment.


Developing specifications and client requirements in collaboration with specialist leads.


Providing technical advice and ensure compliance with CDM and Building Regulations.


Managing small-scale M&E project delivery.

What We're Looking For

It's essential you have:

A recognised qualification in a property-related discipline (HND, degree, or equivalent) OR substantial relevant experience.


Qualified in or significant expertise in Mechanical and Electrical disciplines.


A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.


Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.


Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience managing compliance.


Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.


A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.


Some of our great benefits include;


31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year. Early finish on Fridays Flexible and hybrid working. Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover. Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan. Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution. Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme Enhanced family-friendly leave Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes. * Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary