Building Surveyor

Manpower UK Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd is recruiting Stock Condition Surveyors for a large national programme covering Coventry and Northamptonshire. You will perform Stock Condition Surveys and HHSRS assessments in occupied social housing, using iPads for data capture and uploads in line with client procedures.

The role requires a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent, experience with social housing surveys, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience undertaking Stock Condition Surveys within social housing.
• Experience carrying out HHSRS assessments.
• Understanding of Awaab's Law implications and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all surveys allocated within your individual programme.
• Complete survey completion forms accurately, reporting whether surveys were completed in full, external only, or aborted.
• Comply with programme SOPs including access attempts, data uploads, and liaison with the programme team.
• Report high-risk health and safety concerns, including damp and mould issues, as required by Awaab's Law.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism while working within occupied residential properties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent

Tools

iPads

Job description

Stock Condition Surveyor (Contract)

Our client continues to support housing providers nationwide through the delivery of large-scale Stock Condition Survey and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessment programmes across the UK.

Following the successful completion of approximately 4,000 surveys, a further programme of circa 3,800 surveys is now commencing, with completion required before the end of the year.

We are seeking experienced Stock Condition Surveyors to support survey delivery across Coventry and Northamptonshire as part of this ongoing national programme. These are contract opportunities with an immediate start available.

This position is offered on an hourly rate basis, either through PAYE or Umbrella arrangements.

Please note that a DBS check will be required. Depending on the nature of some surveys, an Enhanced DBS may also be necessary.

Some working away from home may be required; however, an overnight allowance will be provided to cover accommodation costs.

The Role

Successful candidates will undertake Stock Condition Surveys and HHSRS assessments within occupied social housing properties, using iPads to record and upload survey data in accordance with programme procedures and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake all surveys allocated within your individual programme.


• Complete survey completion forms accurately, reporting whether surveys were completed in full, external only, or aborted.


• Comply with all programme standard operating procedures, including:
  
  
  
  • Access attempts
  
  
  • Survey completion standards
  
  
  • Data uploads
  
  
  • Liaison with the programme team
  
  
  
  


• Report any high-risk health and safety concerns, as well as damp and mould issues, in accordance with Awaab's Law requirements.


• Maintain high standards of professionalism while working within occupied residential properties.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of iPads and digital data collection systems.


• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent technical experience.


• Experience undertaking Stock Condition Surveys within social housing.


• Experience carrying out HHSRS assessments.


• Understanding of the implications and reporting requirements associated with Awaab's Law.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Willingness to travel and undertake overnight stays where required.

Desirable Attributes

• Strong communication and organisational skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage survey workloads effectively.


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major national housing programme.


• Ongoing pipeline of survey work.


• Flexible contract opportunities.


• Support from an experienced programme management team.


• Location: Coventry & Northamptonshire


• Contract Type: Contract


• Start Date: Immediate


• Rate: Hourly rate (PAYE or Umbrella)


• DBS Requirement: Standard or Enhanced DBS (depending on assignment)