Interim Surveyor: Voids Adaptations & Aids (Hybrid)

Working for Essex; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an Interim Surveyor to undertake void inspections, assess repairs and plan adaptations. The role focuses on ensuring lettable standards and safe, accessible housing for tenants with disabilities or mobility needs.

Hybrid working arrangements apply, with a 6-month initial scope. The ideal candidate will have an HND in Building Surveying, professional body membership (CIOB/RICS) and health and safety certifications, plus experience inspecting residential

Qualifications

• HND in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Membership of CIOB or RICS.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certificate in health & safety.
• Experience inspecting residential properties and specifying repair/refurbishment works.
• Experience assessing aids and adaptations requirements and feasibility.
• Ability to prepare accurate schedules of work and cost estimates.
• Experience monitoring contractors to meet specification, timescale and budget.
• Excellent written, numerical and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake void inspections identifying repairs, defects, damage and improvements.
• Specify and prepare schedules of work to reach lettable standard.
• Prioritise works based on property demand.
• Assess adaptations requirements and feasibility from OT assessments.
• Liaise with relevant parties to agree scope of works and coordinate delivery.
• Inspect adaptations to ensure compliance with specification.
• Raise works orders using the schedule of rates within budget.
• Monitor contractors to ensure timely delivery and cost control.
• Coordinate with Allocations & Lettings to ready properties for letting.

Skills

Inspecting residential properties

Scheduling of works

Liaising with residents & stakeholders

Cost estimation

Contractor monitoring

Education

HND in Building Surveying

CIOB/RICS membership

IOSH or NEBOSH certificate

Tools

Works order systems

Job description

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an Interim Surveyor to undertake void inspections, assess repairs and plan adaptations. The role focuses on ensuring lettable standards and safe, accessible housing for tenants with disabilities or mobility needs.

Hybrid working arrangements apply, with a 6-month initial scope. The ideal candidate will have an HND in Building Surveying, professional body membership (CIOB/RICS) and health and safety certifications, plus experience inspecting residential