Housing Surveyor - Stock Condition & Compliance Surveys
📍 Local Authority Housing | Full-time | £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Do you want to play a key role in improving the quality, safety, and sustainability of council housing? We're looking for a Housing Surveyor to join our team and deliver integrated stock condition and compliance surveys across the council's housing portfolio.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference - helping ensure homes are safe, well-maintained, and fit for the future.
What you'll be doing
Carrying out comprehensive property surveys that capture stock condition, Decent Homes standards, HHSRS hazards, damp & mould assessments, EPC/RdSAP data, and retrofit potential.
Recording accurate, factual information using structured survey templates and handheld devices.
Collecting photographic evidence (including key rooms, systems, and defects) to support audit and compliance requirements.
Engaging with tenants, explaining the purpose of your visit, and ensuring they feel informed and respected.
Uploading completed surveys promptly into the asset management system to support investment planning and regulatory reporting.
Supporting the council's responsibilities under Awaab's Law, ensuring timely and accurate recording of damp, mould, and housing hazards. What we're looking for
Experience in housing, building surveying, property maintenance, or a related technical field.
Strong understanding of construction, property defects, and compliance standards within social housing.
Awareness of frameworks such as Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, PAS 2035, and EPC/RdSAP (training provided).
Ability to use survey tools, mobile devices, and asset management software confidently.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to record factual information consistently.
Strong communication skills, with a tenant-focused approach.
Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the council area. What you'll get
Competitive salary + benefits package.
Training and development in specialist areas (including PAS 2035 retrofit, damp & mould protocols, and compliance frameworks).
The chance to directly contribute to safe, sustainable, and compliant housing for local residents.
A supportive team environment where your work has a tangible impact. 📩 Apply now to help shape safer, healthier homes for the community