Stock Condition Surveyor

Are you looking for a place to belong and help others find their way home? We're looking for a Stock Condition Surveyor to help make a difference every single day.

The role: Join Brighter Places as a Stock Surveyor and help ensure our homes are safe and high-quality. You'll carry out annual stock condition surveys on 20% of our properties, capturing key data like energy efficiency and identifying health and safety issues. Your work will meet all statutory and health and safety standards while providing a professional, positive experience for residents. You'll also support accurate property data through additional surveys and contribute to major works and planned maintenance programmes.

We offer hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office at least three times per week and as required. The role also involves travel to various sites throughout the week. We value colleagues who consistently demonstrate and champion our values and who create positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out stock condition surveys to assess building condition, age, repairs, and remaining life of components, ensuring compliance with Decent Homes and HHSRS standards.
• Assist planned programme surveyors in delivering component replacement projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, roofs, and heating systems.
• Independently schedule and manage appointments with residents, coordinating access and liaising with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Keep detailed records of survey visits, no-access issues, and regularly report progress and concerns to line management.
• Ensure housing stock condition data is current to support compliance with Decent Homes standards and inform future maintenance planning.

About You: At Brighter Places, we value and nurture talent, welcoming both experienced professionals and those with the right attitude and determination who are looking to get their foot on the ladder. No matter who you are, where you're from, or the journey you've been on so far, we'll welcome your unique experience and perspective - and help you find your brighter future.

For this role we are looking for individuals who have:

• HNC in Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent knowledge gained through on-the-job training or experience.
• Proven knowledge of domestic building construction and pathology, including the ability to identify common building faults and recommend appropriate remedial works.
• Working knowledge of Decent Homes standard and HHSRS, as well as an understanding of key housing standards and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of stock condition surveys and building component life-cycles, and familiarity with how to assess and record the condition and longevity of building elements.
• Excellent IT skills with confident use of Microsoft Office and housing management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
• The successful candidate must hold a valid driver's license and/or the ability to travel independently to visit customers and properties. Access to pool cars subject to availability. A basic DBS check will be obtained upon successful appointment of this role.

Why Work With Us? At Brighter Places we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team. When you join us, you'll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:

• Additional leave
• Company events and team activities
• Wellbeing allowance
• A competitive company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible working hours (flexitime)
• Free and on-site parking
• Life insurance cover
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Comprehensive sick pay
• Hybrid and remote working options

At Brighter Places we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you have a disability, we encourage you to let us know in your CV or cover letter. Sharing this information helps us provide the right support during the recruitment process and in your role.

Your skills, talents, and contributions matter to us, and we look forward to supporting your success.

Together, we can build a workplace that empowers everyone.

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