Stock Condition Surveyor

The role of the Stock Condition Surveyor is critical to maintaining and upgrading the Council's Housing stock.

In this role, you will be:

• Inspecting and surveying building fabric and building services in council-owned housing properties, including repairs, alterations, improvements, design, servicing, risk assessments, and condition surveys.


• Assisting the Contracts Officers by preparing specifications, schedules of work, condition and dilapidation surveys, and fire and storm damage reports.


• Recording the results of all inspections and surveys, including the use of the Council's asset management system


• Liaising with and/or attending sites/meetings as required by statutory authorities over any aspect of building premises use and maintenance to ensure required information is fully provided.


Our Surveyor's working pattern:

• Full-time, 37 hours per week



• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements



• Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays



• A full week off over Christmas in addition to your annual leave allowance
  
  Are you a passionate and highly motivated Chartered Surveyor capable of making a real difference in the Canterbury district?, Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or have significant experience within relevant fields.


• HHSRS qualified.


• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle


Your knowledge:

• Extensive understanding of building pathology and general building surveying, including relevant processes, statutory compliance, regulations and legislation.


Your skills:

• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.


Your experience:

• Experience in undertaking property inspections and using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
  
  £39,747 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Pay rise, We have a varied housing stock and one of the most varied commercial building portfolios, including Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Statues, and industrial buildings, where you can test your skills on all types of building archetypes.


What's in it for you?

• A starting salary of £39,747.00 per annum


• A cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase.


• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements that support and encourage a good work-life balance.


• We will cover the cost of a relevant Professional Registration Fee (RICS, CABE, CIOB)


• We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.


• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days PLUS 3 additional days over the Christmas period whilst the Council offices are closed. There is also the option to buy additional annual leave.


• We do not work on Bank Holidays.


• A fantastic local government pension scheme.


• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to tackle the cost of living and help you enjoy your free time.


• Free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride for an easier commute.