About the Role
Stock Condition Surveyor
Basildon Borough Council
Temporary, Full Time
£23.11 - ph umbrella
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 16th September 2025
The Role
This post is within the Landlord Services Department of Basildon Borough Council and supports the long-term strategic asset management of over 11,000 social rented homes and other property. The Council operates a strategic asset management approach to enable short, medium and long term investment planning, delivered through a 5 year Rolling Revenue & Capital Programme of £36-38 million per year.
The Opportunity
This post is responsible to the Stock Condition Co-ordinator for collecting accurate stock condition data on all properties and associated assets held within the Council’s Housing Revenue Account. It involves surveys and reports relating to the condition of the housing stock, taking into account surveys, repairs, maintenance and improvement works undertaken by the Council, external consultants, contractors and partner organisations. The post holder will undertake surveys and prepare reports to inform strategic investment decisions.
Accountabilities
* Assist the stock condition team in undertaking surveys of the housing stock and associated assets to ascertain the condition of each property and remaining life of key building elements, and determine works required.
* Assist with health and safety surveys in line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Assess properties using HHSRS and ensure category 1 hazards are resolved promptly.
* Evaluate the energy efficiency rating of every Council dwelling and enter data for RdSAP calculations.
* Perform other duties appropriate to the post, equivalent to or below the salary and status of the role, with regard to the Equality Act 2010.
* Undertake all duties within the framework of Equal Opportunities.
* Cooperate in all matters relating to Health and Safety and implement procedures for the role; highlight health and safety risks to management.
The Experience You Will Bring
* Experience in building surveying or architectural practice, including stock condition surveying, HHSRS and RdSAP data collection
* Experience in office procedures and records management
* Experience of producing clear and concise reports
* Educated to ONC level
* IT skills, including Word, Excel and handheld software
* Good level of literacy and numeracy
* Trained in Health & Safety legislation, Domestic Energy Assessment and CDM Regulations
Why choose Basildon Council?
Basildon Borough Council is one of the largest local authorities in the East of England region and serves approximately 172,000 people. Basildon is a key economic hub with employment in engineering, research and development, distribution and financial services. The Council is committed to providing a practical and positive difference to the lives of people living and working in the Borough.
What You Should Do Next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk
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