Stock Condition Team Leader

BDS (Northern) Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association is seeking a Stock Condition Team Leader to manage a team of surveyors in the Devon and Cornwall area. This role involves delivering stock condition surveys and ensuring data quality. A relevant technical qualification or substantial experience is required, along with knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard. The position is full-time with a salary of up to £45,100 per annum.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or significant experience.
• Experience in undertaking comprehensive property surveys within an RSL or similar.
• Full understanding of the Decent Homes Standard and Housing Health and Safety Rating Standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Property Condition Surveyors and Domestic Energy Assessors.
• Deliver high-quality stock condition surveys aligned with standards.
• Collaborate with managers to plan and execute survey programmes.

Skills

Building surveying skills

Construction management experience

Team management experience

Knowledge of Decent Homes Standard

Understanding of net zero goals

Familiarity with stock condition databases

Job description

Overview

BDS are currently recruiting for a Stock Condition Team Leader to work with a well known housing association across the Devon and Cornwall area, reporting to the main office in either Exeter or Tolvaddon.

Main duties

Lead and manage a team of Property Condition Surveyors and Domestic Energy Assessors. Deliver high‑quality stock condition surveys aligned with the Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS. Collaborate with strategic managers to plan and execute survey programmes. Ensure data quality through training, spot checks, benchmarking, and validation. Collect and analyse energy efficiency data to support SAP rating calculations. Monitor and report on survey access rates and performance. Validate planned repair proposals and update associated data. Champion excellent customer service and liaise with Neighbourhood teams to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or significant experience.
• Building surveying and construction management skills and experience of undertaking comprehensive property surveys working at a similar level within an RSL or similar.
• Experience in the line management of teams of technical or surveying colleagues.
• Full understanding of the Decent Homes Standard as well as the Housing Health and Safety Rating Standard.
• Appreciation of the contribution housing can make to the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and an understanding of the objectives of PAS 2035.
• Working knowledge and understanding of stock condition databases.
• Experience of building relationships with key influencers within the organisation.

Additional details

You will need to be a driver with access to a vehicle. This is a fixed term 6 months contract. The role is full time, 37 hours per week. Salary up to £45,100 per annum. Apply now for immediate consideration.