Stock Condition Surveyor in Walthamstow

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary: PO5 £52,194 - £55,323

Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Working hours per week: 36

Application Deadline: 15/05/2026

Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC

Reference: 2099

About Us:

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough, driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace, including fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression, and diversity and recruitment.

The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.

About the role:

The Stock Condition Surveyor plays a central role in assessing, recording, and maintaining accurate information on the condition of the Council’s housing stock. A core responsibility is to manage and undertake stock condition surveys across a large and diverse portfolio, identifying repairs, estimating component lifecycles, and capturing all relevant data for long term asset planning. This includes overseeing external consultants, ensuring that briefs are clear, quality standards are met, and surveys are delivered in line with programme requirements. The postholder must also ensure that all survey findings—photographs, documentation, and technical assessments—are accurately uploaded into the Council’s asset management system to support strategic investment decisions.

A significant part of the role involves ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance. The Surveyor is expected to carry out assessments under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), promptly reporting and addressing any Category 1 hazards. They are also responsible for undertaking a range of health and safety inspections, including those related to asbestos, legionella, gas safety, fire safety, damp and mould, and general property risks. Through these activities, the role safeguards tenant wellbeing and reduces risks to the Council, contractors, and residents.

The Stock Condition Surveyor provides essential insights that shape cyclical and planned maintenance programmes. By producing regular reports on property conditions and making evidence-based recommendations, the postholder helps the Council target investment where it is most needed and reduce the reliance on costly responsive repairs. The role requires close working with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and partner organisations to validate data and maintain the integrity of the asset database, which underpins a substantial annual housing investment budget.

In addition to technical surveying responsibilities, the role has a strong customer-facing dimension. The postholder engages with residents to facilitate property access, address concerns, and contribute to consultation activities. Effective communication and negotiation skills are essential, particularly when explaining technical issues or managing sensitive situations. The Surveyor is also expected to train and support colleagues and external partners in using the asset management system, ensuring consistent data quality across the organisation. Flexibility is important, as the role may also support related service areas—for example, undertaking damp and mould surveys, EPC assessments, or administrative tasks when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Stock Condition Surveyor is responsible for managing and undertaking stock condition surveys across the Council’s housing portfolio, ensuring accurate assessment of property condition, lifecycles, and repair needs;
• Maintaining and validating data within the asset management system;
• Carrying out HHSRS inspections and wider health and safety surveys (including asbestos, fire safety, gas safety, legionella, and damp & mould);
• Overseeing and quality checking work completed by external consultants;
• Producing reports that inform planned and cyclical maintenance programmes;
• Engaging with residents, contractors, and internal teams to support access, resolve issues, and ensure data integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant building surveying, asset management, or construction-related qualification (e.g., NVQ, ONC, Degree).
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in property management or related disciplines.
• Desirable data qualifications, such as Microsoft Data Analyst Associate (Power BI), Azure Data Fundamentals, SQL certifications (Microsoft/Oracle/PostgreSQL), or DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).

Relevant Experience and Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of stock condition surveying, building components, construction methods, and HHSRS.
• Experience in health and safety compliance (asbestos, fire safety, gas safety, legionella) and identifying/remediating Category 1 hazards.
• Experience analysing survey data, diagnosing building defects, and preparing clear, actionable reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate technical findings for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with experience managing complaints and sensitive resident interactions.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.

Software and Tools Proficiency:

• Proficiency in asset management databases, including data entry, cleansing, validation, and reporting.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Desirable: Skills in SQL, advanced Excel (e.g., Power Query), and data visualisation tools such as Power BI.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires visiting properties, conducting inspections, entering lofts, accessing confined spaces, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Terms and conditions:

The below terms and conditions apply to this role:

• Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
• Satisfactory declaration of interest;
• Satisfactory DBS check;
• Continued professional body registration;
• Suitable driver’s license;
• As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rob Farnham, Stock Condition Programme & Data Manager at [Rob.Farnham@walthamforest.gov.uk] or [07471254308]. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk.