Stock Condition Surveyor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds wellbeing

Broad development fund

In-house development programmes

Combination of remote working and time

Benefits Package Overview

Job summary

Housing Solutions in Maidenhead is seeking a stock condition surveyor to perform surveys on occupied, void, and communal properties using handheld devices. The role includes HHSRS inspections and contributing to survey design with the Asset Analyst.

Travel between properties requires a clean driving licence, a roadworthy vehicle and a basic DBS certificate. The position supports the asset management team and maintains in-house databases.

Qualifications

• Background in surveying or property inspection.
• Experience with asset management databases.
• Knowledge of common building defects.
• Experience with residential property maintenance and planned maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out stock condition surveys of occupied and void properties and communal areas using handheld data capture equipment
• Conduct HHSRS surveys, either within a wider stock condition survey or as standalone inspections
• Contribute to the design of surveys for a variety of property types, working with the Asset Analyst
• Ensure data is collected accurately and efficiently
• Assist in developing the asset management database and help maintain the integrity of in-house systems
• Support the wider asset management team

Skills

Communication

Under pressure

Administrative skills

MS Office

Education

HNC in surveying

Job description

A stock condition surveying post in the asset management team at Housing Solutions, a housing association. The work is stock condition surveys of occupied, void and communal properties using handheld devices, plus HHSRS inspections, either within a wider survey or standalone. Working with the Asset Analyst, the postholder helps design surveys for varied property types and maintain the in-house asset management database. Travel between properties means a clean driving licence, a roadworthy vehicle and a basic DBS certificate are needed.

What the job involves

• Carry out stock condition surveys of occupied and void properties and communal areas using handheld data capture equipment
• Conduct HHSRS surveys, either within a wider stock condition survey or as standalone inspections
• Contribute to the design of surveys for a variety of property types, working with the Asset Analyst
• Ensure data is collected accurately and efficiently
• Assist in developing the asset management database and help maintain the integrity of in-house systems
• Support the wider asset management team

Experience

• Background in surveying or property inspection
• Experience of working with asset management databases
• Knowledge of common building defects
• Applying expertise in residential property, maintenance works and planned maintenance

Skills & knowledge

• Strong written and verbal communication, including liaising with customers, surveyors, planners and colleagues
• Working under pressure and managing a varied workload
• Good administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Checks & eligibility

• Clean driving licence
• Access to a roadworthy vehicle
• Basic DBS certificate considered satisfactory to Housing Solutions

Nice to have

• HNC or equivalent in a surveying-related subject
• Knowledge of HHSRS
• Knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard
• Knowledge of Awaab's Law

What’s offered

• Generous company pension contribution
• Generous annual leave
• Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds wellbeing programme
• Broad development fund
• In-house development programmes
• Combination of remote working and time in modern offices
• Benefits Package Overview