Stock Condition Surveyor South East

About the role

As a Stock Condition Surveyor, you'll take ownership of surveying homes across your allocated area - helping them build a clear and accurate picture of their housing stock. Your work will directly influence investment decisions, improve living conditions for residents, and support their long-term asset strategy. This is a dynamic, field-based role where no two days are the same. You'll be out in their communities, engaging with residents, identifying issues, and ensuring every home meets the standards their customers deserve.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out around 1,000 stock condition surveys per year, gathering vital data on building condition, age, and lifecycle of components
• Ensuring homes are safe, secure, and warm by identifying hazards, compliance issues, and repair needs
• Supporting compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS regulations
• Conducting additional inspections including void, pre-termination, and new build stage inspections
• Updating and maintaining accurate housing asset data to support future investment planning
• Working closely with residents, internal teams, and external partners to share insights and improve services
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of their stock condition strategy
• About You
• You're a knowledgeable and proactive surveyor with a strong eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellent service. You'll also bring:
• A relevant qualification (HNC or equivalent) in construction, housing, or property
• Solid understanding of building construction, defects, and component lifecycles
• Knowledge of Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS
• Proven ability to manage your own workload and meet demanding targets
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with customers and stakeholders
• Strong IT skills and experience maintaining accurate property data
• Flexible and willing to travel
• Why Join Them?
• This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference-helping ensure their residents live in safe, high-quality homes while shaping the future of their housing portfolio. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory references, a satisfactory DBS, and possession of a valid Right to Work document.
• Discover the Organisation:
• The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.
• They reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
• To Apply
• If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply.

Additional Information

Stock Condition Surveyor (South East) Location: Home based, covering Milton Keynes, Luton, Stevenage, Cambridge Salary : £43,000 per annum Vacancy Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - £43,000 per annum plus car allowance Are you a detail-oriented surveyor who's passionate about improving homes and delivering a great customer experience? They're looking for a Stock Condition Surveyor to play a key role in ensuring their homes remain safe, compliant, and fit for the future.

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