Stock Condition Surveyor

Hoddesdon
3 weeks ago
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About this role

The Stock Condition Surveyor supports the organisation’s commitment to improving homes and ensuring asset data accuracy.
You will work across residential property portfolios to assess condition, capture component data, validate asset information and identify risks relating to compliance, disrepair and property standards.

As a Stock Condition Surveyor, you will report directly into the Contracts Manager and/or Operations Director.

Your duties relate to Stock Condition surveying activities within your operational workstream.

Job Purpose

Proactive – Takes on tasks to support the team in delivering operational excellence

Conscientious – Finishes tasks to a high standard with the bigger picture in mind

Collaborative – works closely with operational teams, contractors, residents and clients to secure effective outcomes.

Transparent – Models the RGE values in all interactions with colleagues and customers

Main duties and responsibilities

As a Stock Condition Surveyor you will:

  • Carry out detailed stock condition surveys in occupied and void properties

  • Log and update component data accurately in asset management systems

  • Identify instances of disrepair, HHSRS hazards, and compliance risks

  • Conduct asset validation inspections to ensure high quality data

  • Produce factual survey reports with clear recommendations

  • Capture EPC data in line with organisational EPC programme

  • Attend technical meetings with clients and internal stakeholders as required

  • Maintain accurate progress updates through internal systems/portals

  • Work with SMT and Contracts team to support the company’s H&S strategy and culture

  • Utilise drones for roof inspections (where trained and legally enabled)

  • Provide customer-focused explanation and clarity to residents

    Training Provided

  • EPC domestic assessor training (if required)

  • Drone licence training (if required)

    Experience & Skills

  • Demonstrable experience completing residential property surveys / inspections

  • Proven capability in gathering & recording asset data accurately

  • Strong understanding of building components, lifecycles and repair standards

  • Excellent communication skills with residents and clients

  • Ability to manage a workload across multiple sites with varying priorities

  • Strong knowledge of Excel and digital asset survey platforms

  • Experience working in a compliance-focused environment desirable

  • EPC qualification desirable but not essential (training available)

  • Drone certification desirable but not essential (training available)

    Routes to progression

    We pride ourselves on developing people and promoting from within wherever possible.
    Future advancement opportunities may include Senior Damp & Mould Surveyor, Technical Manager or Compliance Manager.

    To be considered for promotion, individuals will typically need to demonstrate the expected technical experience, leadership and training requirements for the next level, and may be invited to formal interview as part of the selection process

    Skill/Experience

    Experience carrying out property condition surveys relating to damp, mould & condensation

    Carry out detailed stock condition surveys in occupied and void properties

    Identify instances of disrepair, HHSRS hazards, and compliance risks

    and producing detailed technical reports

    Proficient in surveying technology, portals, digital reporting tools and data capture systems

    Consistently delivers accurate information in line with operational timescales and workstream priorities

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