Disrepair Lead Surveyor

Stevenage Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in the UK is seeking a Disrepair Surveyor to support the assessment and resolution of disrepair issues in residential properties. The role entails conducting thorough inspections and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure properties meet safety and maintenance standards. Benefits include a pension scheme, flexible working options, and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting disrepair assessments and developing effective remediation strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant housing laws and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improving disrepair surveying practices.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment, diagnosis, and resolution of disrepair issues in residential properties.
• Conduct inspections to identify defects and maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with residents, contractors, and housing management for effective resolutions.

Skills

Conducting disrepair assessments

Compliance with building regulations

Stakeholder collaboration

Knowledge of housing laws

Job description

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Job Reference TN020725 Function Building Safety and Property Services Salary £48,710 to £50,788 pa - pro rata for hours worked Status Full Time Job Type Permanent Hours Of Work 37 Lead Disrepair Surveyor

More details JOB TITLE Disrepair Surveyor

POST NUMBER TN020725

WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37

SALARY RANGE £48,710 to £50,788 pa - pro rata for hours worked

TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent

LOCATION Stevenage

About The Role

The primary purpose of a Disrepair Surveyor is to support the assessment, diagnosis, and resolution of various disrepair issues within residential properties. This role involves assisting in comprehensive inspections to identify defects and maintenance needs, evaluating the condition of buildings, and contributing to recommendations for appropriate remedial actions to ensure properties remain safe, functional, and compliant with housing standards.

The surveyor will work closely with the lead disrepair surveyor, repair teams, residents, contractors, and housing management to facilitate effective resolutions of disrepair matters while promoting a safe and healthy living environment. This includes providing support in building maintenance assessments, evaluating the quality of repair work, and assisting in implementing best practices for property upkeep and management.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in conducting disrepair assessments and can assist in developing effective remediation strategies.
• Be experiences in supporting the surveying process, ensuring compliance with building regulations and health and safety standards.
• Be capable of collaborating with various stakeholders, including property owners, tenants, and maintenance teams, to help address disrepair issues effectively.
• Possess knowledge of relevant housing laws and can assist in analyzing and reporting on survey findings and trends.
• Be committed to upholding the reputation of the surveying team while helping to educate residents about property maintenance and disrepair prevention.
• Be eager to participate in training initiatives within the team focused on identifying and managing disrepair issues.
• Be enthusiastic about continuous learning and improvement within the disrepair surveying team at Stevenage Borough Council.
  
  

Our Benefits

• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
  
  

How To Apply

For an informal discussion about this role please contact

Name John Sheeran

Job Title Disrepair, Damp & Mould Manager

Email

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20 July 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 28 July 2025

Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.

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