Stock Condition Surveyor

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Stock Condition Surveyor to assess property assets and manage survey programs. The role involves identifying defects and risks, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with stakeholders for effective asset management. The position offers a range of employee benefits including hybrid work opportunities and professional development courses.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus additional 5 days after 5 years

Essential car user allowance

Learning and Development opportunities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Health cash plan covering various treatments

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Building, Construction or Property services.
• Experience of working at roof level or confined spaces.
• Current clean driving licence with access to private transport.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed surveys of property types for condition assessments.
• Manage survey programs and identify defects and risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for asset management strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of building construction

Building diagnosis

Defects identification

Education

Foundation Degree or Degree in property or construction

Construction related qualification (minimum HNC level)

Job description

Choice Housing is one of the largest independent housing associations in Northern Ireland. We work hard for our customers, developing new homes that are urgently needed and delivering high quality services, while providing value for money. Our work creates sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods.

Full time (37 Hours)

Job Reference: SCS2/4976/0625

The Association is seeking a Stock Condition Surveyor who will be responsible for assessing he condition of property assets. Key responsibilities include managing survey programs, identifying defects and risks, liaising with stakeholders, and contributing to asset management strategies. The role involves conducting detailed surveys of various property types to evaluate their condition, compliance with standards, and maintenance needs. The surveyor ensures accurate data collection on component age, condition, remaining life, and quantity, which informs planned maintenance programs, compliance with statutory regulations, and health and safety requirements.

• Minimum 1 year experience of Building, Construction or Property services (inclusive of placement year) OR Foundation Degree or Degree in a property or construction related subject
• Construction related qualification (minimum HNC level) or relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of building construction and components
• Experience of building diagnosis and defects identification
• Be capable of working at roof level, within confined spaces, attics and basements.
• A current clean driving licence with access to private transport

Responsibilities:-

• Perform stock condition surveys and report for remedial action.
• Identify non-compliance with standards (e.g., HHSRS, NI Fitness Standards), conduct pre-survey checks (e.g., asbestos register), report safety issues, and adhere to health and safety policies and IMS requirements.
• Assist in the delivery of annual survey program, conduct in-house surveys, oversee external consultants, and coordinate appointments with administrative support.
• Analyse survey data to prioritise maintenance programs, support option appraisals, and assist in data cleansing for accurate records.
• Collaborate with surveyors, housing staff, and teams to resolve issues; provide tenants technical advice (e.g., condensation, insulation); share insights in asset management meetings.

Our employees have access to a range of benefits:-

• 22 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service, and 12 public holidays,
• Hybrid working opportunities – anticipated 1 working days in the office,
• Excellent work-life balance: we support flexible working e.g. accruing an extra 2 days annual leave per month through flexi-time, starting hours between 8am and 10am and finishing between 4pm and 6pm
• Essential car user allowance,
• Professional fees will be reimbursed,
• Learning and Development opportunities to include paid courses relevant to your role e.g. Asbestos, Damp & Mould etc.,
• Paid maternity and paternity leave,
• Death in service benefit x3 annual salary,
• Health cash plan to include annual routine dental treatments, dental accident & injury, yearly optical, specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and scans, complementary therapies e.g. physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic treatments, alternative therapies e.g. reflexology, head massage, allergy testing, and yearly health screening.

Completed application forms should be returned by 5pm Thursday 19 th June 2025

Choice Housing is committed to a fair and efficient recruitment process. This role involves a single-stage interview designed to assess the candidate’s skills and experience against the essential criteria.

Shortlisting will occur week commencing 23 rd June 2025

Interviews will occur week commencing 30 th June 2025

Please note, the Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process.

NB: The panel may enhance the criteria in order to facilitate short-listing of the post.

“Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer”