Stock Condition Surveyor – AR

Job Details

Job Description – Stock Condition Surveyor

Post Title

Stock Condition Surveyor

Department

Housing Services

Location

6 Knowsley Place

Hours

37 hours per week

Purpose of Role

To deliver high-quality and accurate stock condition surveys across Council-owned housing stock, supporting effective asset management, maintenance planning, and long-term investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out internal and external stock condition surveys on Council properties, assessing building components, age, condition, and lifecycle requirements.
  • Record accurate and consistent data using housing asset management systems and ensure timely updating of the stock condition database.
  • Identify building defects, maintenance priorities, and health & safety risks, issuing urgent works where required.
  • Support the development of a 5-year rolling stock condition survey programme, prioritising properties based on condition and risk.
  • Contribute to planned and cyclical maintenance programmes, refurbishment works, and capital investment planning.
  • Undertake feasibility assessments and provide technical recommendations to support asset management decisions.
  • Assist in the inspection and supervision of works on site to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and legislation.
  • Liaise with contractors, internal teams, and external stakeholders, attending site meetings and providing professional technical input.
  • Support data collection from other officers and ensure consistency and accuracy across all housing stock information.
  • Promote health & safety compliance, safeguarding responsibilities, and adherence to Council policies and procedures at all times.

Person Specification (Summary)

  • Experience in stock condition surveying or building surveying within housing or public sector environments
  • Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and maintenance practices
  • Understanding of housing legislation including HHSRS and Decent Homes Standard
  • Ability to manage survey data and produce accurate technical reports
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with contractors, colleagues, and residents
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work independently to deadlines