Stock Condition Surveying Manager

1st Select Limited; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Select Limited is seeking a Survey Manager with strong stock condition surveying experience to lead field teams and ensure data accuracy on site. The role focuses on delivering surveys, energy assessments, and compliance outputs for housing projects.

You will oversee surveyor performance, provide technical guidance, and liaise with clients to resolve delivery issues while maintaining high-quality data capture and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering stock condition surveys and energy assessments.
• Proven ability to manage surveyors or field teams.
• Strong communication and on-site QA capabilities.
• Proficient with Excel and handheld/mobile data capture tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate surveyors carrying out fieldwork.
• Brief survey teams and oversee day-to-day site activity.
• Run pilot surveys ahead of full project rollout.
• Provide technical guidance and ongoing support to surveyors.
• Carry out re-inspections and on-site QA checks.
• Support setup and testing of handheld devices and survey systems.
• Coordinate with data analysts to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Stock condition surveys

Team leadership

Field coordination

Data capture systems

Communication

On-site QA

Education

DEA qualification

Tools

Excel

Handheld devices

Mobile data capture

Survey software

Job description

Are you an experienced Stock Condition Manager or Senior Surveyor looking for your next role?

We are currently working with a growing property and housing consultancy delivering Stock Condition Surveys, EPCs, and wider housing compliance services for housing associations and local authorities.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Survey Manager to oversee survey teams, manage field delivery, and ensure the quality and accuracy of data captured on site.

This role is central to the successful delivery of multiple housing consultancy projects and would suit someone with a strong background in stock condition surveying, validation, and team leadership.

This role will involve:

• Managing and coordinating surveyors carrying out fieldwork
• Briefing survey teams and overseeing day-to-day site activity
• Running pilot surveys ahead of full project rollout
• Providing technical guidance and ongoing support to surveyors
• Carrying out re-inspections, accompanied visits, and on-site QA checks
• Supporting the setup and testing of handheld devices and survey systems
• Working closely with data analysts to ensure accurate reporting and outputs
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and survey teams
• Attending meetings and handling delivery or quality issues professionally
• Undertaking stock condition surveys and energy assessments where required

Key requirements:

• Strong experience delivering Stock Condition Surveys
• Good working knowledge of HHSRS (all 29 hazards)
• Understanding of Awaab's Law and damp and mould compliance
• Proven experience managing surveyors or field teams
• Confident using handheld / mobile data capture systems and Excel
• High attention to detail with strong communication skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• DEA qualification

This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong pipeline of work, offering a hands-on role focused on improving housing quality and compliance.