Property Assessor

We're looking for a Property Assessor to join our growing Asset Compliance team within Osterna. In this field‑based role, you'll play a key part in delivering a programme of safety, compliance and property‑related inspections across our portfolio, helping to ensure homes and communal areas remain safe, compliant and well maintained. This is a varied role that will suit someone who enjoys working independently, travelling to sites, and producing high‑quality, accurate reports. If is essential that you already hold a Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) qualification to be considered for this role Where will I be working? 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. What You'll Be Doing

• 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 What We're Looking For Essential:
• 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 Desirable:
• Experience working in residential or social housing environments
• Previous experience of property inspections, fire asset checks or compliance‑related roles What does RMG have to offer you?
• 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 What's next? 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 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. 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 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. We 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. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding 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. 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.