Overview
Housing Surveyor - Stock Condition & Compliance Surveys
Local Authority Housing Full-time GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 + 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Benefits
* 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.
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