Stock Condition Surveyor

Housing Solutions; New Abbey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing association in Scotland is seeking a Stock Condition Surveyor to support its asset management strategy. The successful candidate will conduct stock condition surveys and HHSRS inspections, work closely with the Asset Analyst, and assist in maintaining the asset management database. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in surveying, an HNC qualification, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a chance to contribute to important community housing projects.

Benefits

Generous company pension contribution

Focus on employee wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying or property inspection is essential.
• Experience with asset management databases is essential.
• Knowledge of common building defects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out stock condition surveys across occupied and void properties.
• Conduct HHSRS surveys as part of stock condition surveys.
• Collaborate with the Asset Analyst for survey design.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in a surveying related subject

Job description

About The Role

As a Stock Condition Surveyor, you will play a key part in supporting the effective delivery of our asset management strategy. Your role will involve carrying out stock condition surveys across occupied and void properties, as well as communal areas, using handheld data capture equipment. You will also conduct Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) surveys, either as part of a wider stock condition survey or as standalone inspections.

Working closely with the Asset Analyst, you will contribute to the design of surveys for a variety of property types, ensuring data is collected accurately and efficiently. You will also assist in the ongoing development of the asset management database, helping to maintain the integrity of our in‑house systems. This is a hands‑on role that requires attention to detail, technical knowledge, and a commitment to supporting the wider asset management team.

• Carry out stock condition surveys across occupied and void properties and communal areas using handheld data capture equipment.
• Conduct HHSRS surveys as part of a wider stock condition survey or as standalone inspections.
• Collaborate with the Asset Analyst to design surveys for various property types and ensure accurate and efficient data collection.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the asset management database and in‑house systems.
• Apply attention to detail, technical knowledge, and a collaborative approach to support the asset management team.

About you

You will bring a strong background in surveying or property inspection, ideally supported by an HNC or equivalent qualification in a surveying related subject. Experience of working with asset management databases and knowledge of common building defects will be essential. You should be confident in applying your expertise within residential property, maintenance works, and planned maintenance fields.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with customers, surveyors, planners, and colleagues across the business.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage a varied workload, and demonstrate good administrative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A clean driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle for travel to properties.
• Knowledge of HHSRS, the Decent Homes Standard, and Awaab’s Law is advantageous.

The successful applicant will require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which is considered satisfactory to Housing Solutions.

About Us

Housing Solutions is a not for profit Housing Association, rooted in the local community providing quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the local area. Our mission is to make our residents proud of where they live and our colleagues proud of where they work. Our services are driven by our strategic goals of safe, satisfied and sustainable, underpinned by our company values of ownership, innovation, teamwork and inclusion.

Established in 1995 we provide quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the South East of England. We are rooted in the local community and we offer a wide range of housing services and housing options, including affordable homes to rent, properties to buy under shared ownership; market rent properties, and specialist accommodation for older people and people who need care and support to live within the community.

Why Choose Us

We pride ourselves on putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. We are invested in our local community and can see the difference we make in the area we live and work. Our employees are passionate and driven to achieve the best results for our residents, and are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.

Our modern and fresh working space allows us to work collaboratively together. You will make connections across the whole team and be part of our inclusive and open culture. Achieving the best of both worlds we successfully combine remote working as well as time together in our spacious and modern offices.

Our substantial benefits package includes a generous company pension contribution and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including generous annual leave and our ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds’ programme.

Our commitment to Learning and Development can been seen across the organisation and aims to bring our future leaders to the fore, whilst helping our employees reach their career aspirations by offering a broad development fund and in house development programmes.

At Housing Solutions, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’d love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Housing Solutions are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, under the Governments Disability Confident Scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign. As part of this commitment, we ensure disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited to interview.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please visit the Work With Us page of our website https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/work-with-us/

The closing date is 5 January 2026. Interviews will be held on 15 January 2026.

We reserve the right to shortlist and arrange interviews for potentially suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled close date, therefore we look forward to your application as soon as you are ready.

We will not be accepting applications through recruitment agencies for this position.

Internal applications are welcome from employees who have passed their probation period, are not currently being standard set for absence or performance or on a disciplinary warning (unless able to demonstrate significant improvement over the last six months).

For internal applications please apply through the intranet, under the HR section - internal vacancies.

Employee Benefits

Housing Solutions offer a wide range of benefits for our employees, for further details on our benefits please view the attached Benefits Package Overview. Or head to our website where you can find additional information; https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/work-with-us/company-benefits/