Disrepair Surveyor

The primary purpose of a Disrepair Surveyor is to support the assessment, diagnosis, and resolution of various disrepair issues within residential properties. This role involves assisting in comprehensive inspections to identify defects and maintenance needs, evaluating the condition of buildings, and contributing to recommendations for appropriate remedial actions to ensure properties remain safe, functional, and compliant with housing standards.

The surveyor will work closely with the lead disrepair surveyor, repair teams, residents, contractors, and housing management to facilitate effective resolutions of disrepair matters while promoting a safe and healthy living environment. This includes providing support in building maintenance assessments, evaluating the quality of repair work, and assisting in implementing best practices for property upkeep and management.

About You

• Have experience in conducting disrepair assessments and can assist in developing effective remediation strategies.
• Be able to support the surveying process, ensuring compliance with building regulations and health and safety standards.
• Be capable of collaborating with various stakeholders, including property owners, tenants, and maintenance teams, to help address disrepair issues effectively.
• Possess knowledge of relevant housing laws and can assist in analyzing and reporting on survey findings and trends.
• Be committed to upholding the reputation of the surveying team while helping to educate residents about property maintenance and disrepair prevention.
• Be eager to participate in training initiatives within the team focused on identifying and managing disrepair issues.
• Be enthusiastic about continuous learning and improvement within the disrepair surveying team at Stevenage Borough Council.

Our Benefits

• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service).
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues.
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC).
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership.
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.

How to Apply

All applications must be made online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home. For an informal discussion about this role please contact:

Name: John Sheeran
Job Title: Disrepair, Damp & Mould Manager
Email: John.sheeran@stevenage.gov.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20 July 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 28 July 2025.

Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date.

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board.

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.