Stock Condition Surveyor – AR

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