Job Title: Stock Condition Surveyor
Type: Contract until mid January 2026
Location: Bristol
Salary: £24.54 - £32.64 per hour
Hours: Part-time (3 days – 22.5hrs)
BRC are working closely with a housing association in Bristol. This role involves carrying out regular stock condition surveys to assess property condition, gather accurate data, and identify issues such as energy efficiency and health and safety risks. It requires ensuring all surveys are completed in line with statutory obligations and health and safety policies, while providing a professional and positive experience for residents. The role also includes supporting the validation of property data, assisting with large or complex works and maintenance projects, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality housing standards.
Duties:
To carry out stock condition surveys to establish building condition, age, repairs and remaining life of building components, detailing compliance with Decent Homes and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and identifying any failures.
To support the planned programme surveyors in delivering the component replacement programme to meet the company’s high standards.
Programmes of works will include:
Planned component replacements (i.e. kitchen & bathroom, windows, doors roofs heating systems etc.)
Planned cyclical painting and repair programmes
Other major works projects / programmes
Large / complex responsive works
To make appointments to visit residents homes directly and manage own diary to carry out stock condition survey including seeking support to access difficult to access homes, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
To manage own programme of stock condition surveys, keeping clear records and documentation about visits and no-access issues and regular progress and issues reporting to line manager.
To update the Housing Association’s information on housing stock condition to assist in programming and compliance with the Decent Homes Standard.
To report any specific repairs/major works not associated with the job in hand and to report and pass on any reactive repairs to the relevant contractor.
To liaise with residents and leaseholders, housing management, customer services and other internal and external agencies as required.
To report progress, achievements and concerns to line management on a regular basis.
Keep abreast of relevant regulation changes and maintain awareness of the Building Regulations, British Standards and Codes of Practice related to the construction industry.
Liaise closely with the Asset Manager to identify any issues or legislative breaches concerning Decent Home failures, HHSRS or CAR 2012.
Maintain accurate records to demonstrate where properties are compliant or non-compliant.
Work with others to ensure communal areas are kept free from obstructions and personal items in line with policy.
Identify and report any safeguarding or customer related vulnerability issues.
Carry out any other safety / condition / inspection activity required to ensure our homes are safe and to support the Homes Directorate responsibilities.
Requirements:
HNC in Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent level of knowledge acquired from the on-the-job training or experience.
Proven knowledge of domestic building construction methods and pathology
Proven ability to identify common building faults and recommend remedial works
Working knowledge of Decent Homes Standard
Working knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
Knowledge of Fire Regulations relating to homes.
Knowledge of stock condition surveys and building component life-cycles
Commitment to keeping abreast of changes in building methods and legislation
Valid UK Driving License.
For more information, please call Meg Smith or Emma Keir on (phone number removed)
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled