Grants and Loans Surveyor

Croydon Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements where/if

Generous annual leave entitlement

Professional development and training

Job summary

Croydon Council’s Staying Put team is seeking a Grants and Loans Surveyor to assess and deliver grants and loans for repairs and adaptations in private housing. You will inspect properties, prepare specifications and cost estimates, and manage procurement and contracts to ensure safe, quality outcomes for vulnerable residents.

The role focuses on detailed surveying, budget control and strong stakeholder collaboration to support independent living and housing improvements in Croydon.

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of housing renewal policies and private sector grants/loans systems.
• Sound understanding of financial systems, procedures and budget management.
• Understanding of the Party Wall Act.
• Awareness of housing and adaptation needs of older and disabled residents.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer grant and loan applications from enquiry to completion.
• Undertake property inspections and surveys to assess defects and adaptation needs.
• Prepare drawings, schedules of work, and cost estimates for residential projects.
• Provide building surveying advice across staying put services.
• Oversee procurement and tendering processes per council procedures.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain financial control across cases.
• Inspect works and ensure quality, compliance and value for money.

Skills

Surveying knowledge

Inspection skills

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder relations

Education

BTEC in Building Studies/HNC in Construction/Building Surveying

Job description

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 10 £45,123- £47,262 plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Grants and Loans Surveyor

About the Role

Croydon Staying Put is an agency within Croydon Council which assists older and disabled people who require assistance with repairs, improvements or adaptations to their homes to remain living independently.

The Staying Put Team is committed to improving housing standards across the private sector through the delivery of grants and loans for repairs, improvements and adaptations. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Grants and Loans Surveyor to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a building professional with experience in domestic property refurbishment, surveying and contract management to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable residents, including older people and people with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Grants and Loans Surveyor, you will:

• Manage and administer grant and loan applications from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Undertake detailed property inspections and surveys to assess defects, repair requirements and adaptation needs.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, drawings and cost estimates for a range of residential projects.
• Provide building surveying advice and support across all areas of the Staying Put service.
• Oversee procurement and tendering processes in accordance with contractual and council procedures.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain effective financial control across individual grant and loan cases.
• Inspect works in progress and upon completion, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money.
• Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible working practices with contractors and partners.
• Build positive relationships with homeowners, contractors, occupational therapists and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

About You

We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical expertise with excellent customer service and communication skills.

Essential Knowledge

• Relevant qualification, such as a BTEC in Building Studies, HNC/HND in Construction, Building Surveying, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Local Authority Housing Renewal Policies and private sector grants and loans systems.
• Sound understanding of financial systems, procedures and budget management.
• Working knowledge of the Party Wall Act.
• Understanding of the housing and adaptation needs of older people, disabled people and other vulnerable residents.

Essential Experience

• Experience of housing renewal, building surveying or property maintenance work.
• Ability to identify building defects and specify appropriate remedial works.
• Experience of preparing drawings, schedules of work and specifications for residential properties, including drainage systems.
• Experience of managing building contracts involving maintenance, repairs, improvements and adaptations.
• Experience of undertaking tendering procedures and contract administration.

Advert close date 18th October 2026

Interview commences week of 9th November 2026

Why Join Us?

By joining the Croydon Staying Put Team, you will play a key role in helping residents remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.

We offer:

• A rewarding and varied role that makes a real difference to local communities.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Employee wellbeing and support initiatives.

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required.

About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.