Building Surveyor - Stock ; RP

Overview

Building Surveyor – Stock Condition (RP0063) – Starting salary £41,992 pa with progression to £45,089 pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance). 37 hours per week (hybrid working). Permanent contract. Ensuring our housing stock is maintained to the highest possible standard is a key priority for Welwyn Hatfield. Our commitment is to invest £150 million in people’s homes over the next five years with a target of being net zero by 2030.

To achieve this, we are looking for a Building Surveyor (Stock Condition) to support this exciting long‑term project.

• Carry out a programme of inspections to our social housing portfolio, including internal and external visits.
• Collate information to be used for future investment opportunities.
• Assist the Repairs and Voids team in ensuring our housing stock is safe and of a high quality for our tenants.

• Formally qualified in Building Studies.
• Highly experienced in diagnosing building faults and providing cost‑effective solutions.
• Ability to identify repairs, draw up specifications, make technical decisions and solve complex problems.
• Knowledgeable regarding building standards and passionate about delivering customer‑focussed outcomes.
• Excellent spoken English and ability to converse at ease with members of the public.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent

• Flexible working and generous annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing events.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discount for a local sports provider.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Additional benefits listed in the role profile.

• We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.
• Download the role profile (unavailable once the advert closes).
• Closing date for applications: 1 February 2026.
• Remote assessment: 5 February 2026.
• Face‑to‑face interviews: 12 February 2026.

• Welwyn Hatfield, homes, housing, investment, stock condition, surveyor, residents, social housing, local government