SENIOR SURVEYOR – SOCIAL HOUSING COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (HHSRS)
Focus: Stock Condition, Quality Assurance & Housing Health Location: East London, [Insert Specific Area/Borough if known] Salary: Competitive rate of £52k per annum Contract Type: Permanent, with potential temp-to-perm option
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Surveyor with extensive knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to join our dynamic, young team, focusing exclusively on our Social Housing stock. This is a pivotal role requiring expertise in large-scale stock condition data collection and meticulous compliance management.
Key Responsibilities & Survey Focus
You will be the compliance expert, ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing homes. Your core duties will include:
Conduct high-quality Stock Condition Surveys across our social housing portfolio to inform asset management and investment plans.
Perform quality assurance checks on the surveyor team's condition and compliance data.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior surveyors on HHSRS application and stock data integrity.
Expert assessment of Category 1 and Category 2 housing hazards within social housing dwellings.
Ensure all data collection and remedial action ensures compliance with current social housing legislation and regulatory standards.
Essential Requirements
Proven managerial experience, preferably within a social housing or local authority context.
In-depth understanding of HHSRS failures and their direct impact on tenant well-being.
Comprehensive knowledge of housing compliance legislation as it applies to the social rented sector.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to inspire and develop junior team members in best practice stock surveying techniques.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Energetic and personable.
Demonstrates technical expertise in social housing assessments and compliance.
Capable of conducting detailed property condition evaluations and capturing accurate asset data.
Proactive approach to team development.
If you are a passionate social housing professional ready to make a significant impact on tenant safety and asset management, we want to hear from you