We are currently working in partnership with a Social Housing Provider, who are recruiting for a Stock Condition Surveyor on a temporary three-month contract, covering a patch of Walsall and Northampton. The position is due to start immediately and is offering a daily rate of between £280 - £300 on an umbrella basis.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience carrying out stock condition surveys for a social housing provider or local authority and hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out comprehensive stock condition surveys across residential properties to assess the overall condition of structural elements and internal components
• Inspecting roofs, walls, windows, doors and communal areas to identify defects, deterioration and potential health and safety risks
• Assessing the condition and remaining lifecycle of key components including kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems and external works to inform planned maintenance programmes
• Recording accurate and robust data using handheld devices and asset management systems to maintain reliable stock condition information for future investment planning
• Identifying and reporting compliance concerns including fire safety risks, asbestos and hazards in line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
• Producing detailed survey reports outlining findings, recommended remedial works and budget cost estimates to support long-term asset management and capital investment programmes 

Experience required:

• Previous experience carrying out stock condition surveys within a social housing provider or local authority

• Strong understanding of building components, common defects and HHSRS hazard identification
• Experience inspecting internal and external elements including kitchens, bathrooms, roofs, windows, doors and communal areas
• Confident using handheld devices or PDA systems to record accurate survey data and upload photographic evidence
• Ability to identify compliance concerns such as fire safety risks, asbestos and structural deterioration, and report findings clearly

Working hours:

• 36.25 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. 

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.