Stock Condition Surveyor

Carrington West; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council is seeking a Stock Condition Surveyor for an initial 4-month contract in Bristol. The role is field-based across residential properties, with some remote administration.

You will assess condition, identify defects and gather data to inform maintenance and investment programs. Applicants should have prior surveying experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in property surveying or related construction discipline.
• Good understanding of building components and common defects.
• Strong organisational skills to manage workload independently.
• Confident communication with residents in a professional manner.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Undertake stock condition surveys across occupied and vacant residential properties, including dwellings and blocks.
• Assess and record ages, condition and replacement needs of building components.
• Identify defects, hazards and compliance issues including HHSRS hazards.
• Collect accurate data to support asset management planning and investment decisions.
• Manage diary, appointments and survey workload, liaising with residents and stakeholders.

Skills

Property surveying

Building construction knowledge

Organisation

Communication with residents

Driving licence

Job description

Stock Condition Surveyor - Bristol City Council

Location: Bristol

Rate: £275 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: Initial 4 months

Working Pattern: 5 days per week

Working Arrangements: Field-based with remote administration

Carrington West is currently recruiting for a Stock Condition Surveyor to join Bristol City Council on an initial 4-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised surveyor to support the Council's asset management strategy, undertaking stock condition surveys across its housing portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the condition of residential properties, identifying defects and compliance issues, and collecting accurate data to inform future maintenance and investment programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake stock condition surveys across a portfolio of occupied and vacant residential properties, including individual dwellings and blocks.
• Assess and record building component ages, condition and anticipated replacement requirements.
• Identify building defects, potential hazards and compliance concerns, including Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) hazards.
• Collect accurate property data to support asset management planning and future investment decisions.
• Manage your own diary, appointments and survey workload efficiently.
• Liaise professionally with residents and other stakeholders throughout the inspection process.
• Contribute to improvements in housing stock data quality and asset information.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in property surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline.
• Good understanding of building construction, components and common property defects.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with residents.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

Desirable Experience:

• Stock condition surveying within social housing.
• Housing asset management and planned maintenance programmes.
• Knowledge of HHSRS assessments.
• Experience with EPCs, damp and mould inspections or property compliance assessments.

Working Arrangements:

The role is predominantly field-based, with surveys undertaken across Bristol. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their working week conducting property inspections, with administrative duties completed remotely or from Council offices as required.