M395 Stock Condition Surveyor

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor to join their Asset Management team on a 1-year remote contract. The role involves conducting high-quality stock condition surveys and related inspections to maintain comprehensive asset data. Candidates should have experience with HHSRS assessments and be able to analyze stock data effectively. This position offers a pay rate of £29 per hour, working 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting stock condition surveys and HHSRS assessments.
• Ability to capture and manage survey data accurately.
• Strong technical knowledge of housing standards and asset management principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality stock condition surveys and related inspections.
• Provide technical advice and produce schedules of work.
• Support operational teams across repairs and compliance.

Skills

Conducting stock condition surveys

HHSRS assessments

Data management using handheld devices

Technical knowledge of building components

Analyzing stock data

Job description

Charnwood Borough Council is seeking an experienced M395 Stock Condition Surveyor to join our Asset Management & Investment team on a 1-year contract, with strong potential for extension.

As a Stock Condition Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering our Asset Management Strategy by conducting high-quality stock condition surveys, HHSRS assessments, and related inspections across our housing and property portfolio. Your work will ensure the Council maintains accurate, comprehensive asset data to support effective short- and long‑term planning, investment decisions, and resident safety.

You will also provide technical advice, produce schedules of work, oversee specialist surveys, and support operational teams across repairs, voids, compliance, and asset delivery — contributing to the continued improvement of our housing services.

📍 Location: Remote
📅 Contract: Temporary (initial 1 year, with potential to extend)
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week
💷 Pay Rate: £29/per hour via Umbrella

Requirements:

• Experience conducting stock condition surveys, HHSRS assessments, and a range of property inspections across residential and non-residential assets.
• Ability to capture, record, and manage survey data accurately using handheld devices and asset management systems.
• Experience producing schedules of work and supporting delivery of planned maintenance or investment programmes.
• Strong technical knowledge of building components, housing standards, asset management principles, and relevant legislation.
• Ability to analyse stock data, identify defects, and provide options, recommendations, and feasibility assessments.