Residential Stock Condition Surveyor in Kings Worthy

A career in the Property Consultancy team at Ridge will offer you intellectual challenges and the opportunity to develop and progress in a growing and extremely dynamic sector. As a key point of contact for our clients, a high level of communication skills and commercial awareness will be essential. Along the way, we’ll work with you to develop your skills now, expand your professional horizons and enjoy a happy and fulfilling career as part of our team. Travel to project‑related locations is part of the role, mainly within the south of England, with the team based in Winchester, Hampshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Field-based data collection, undertaking stock surveys and providing EPCs
• Assisting with the management of surveys and coordination with fieldwork managers
• Liaising with the data analysts within the team
• Undertaking physical re‑inspections, accompanied visits and other data on‑site QA checks
• Dealing with confidential data
• Providing input into asset‑management advice and support
• Completing Decent Homes and HHSRS assessments and validations
• Ensuring up‑to‑date knowledge of current asset management, compliance and statutory best practice and regulatory requirements when advising clients

Qualifications & Experience

• Residential building surveying background with experience of large‑scale stock condition surveys and related asset management
• Knowledge of electronic data capture systems
• Appropriate qualifications such as RICS or CIOB, and knowledge of construction technology relating to residential accommodation
• Additional compliance‑related experience and qualifications, e.g. DEA, FPA, NEBOSH, P402/405 (desirable; energy assessor training will be provided if not currently held)
• Attention to detail and a professional demeanour, methodical and intellectually sharp with excellent management and oral skills to ensure projects are delivered to a high quality within agreed timelines
• Experience in related databases (not necessarily within the housing sector)
• Analytical mind with excellent written and oral skills to produce considered and robust outputs for the team and clients
• Will be fully supported by Ridge in gaining initial and ongoing training where knowledge may be limited

Benefits

• Annual leave – a healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days p.a., with the option to buy, carry over or sell
• Community spirit – three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart
• Mental health – Mental Health First Aiders and the Unum Help@hand app
• Financial benefits – life assurance, pension scheme and income protection
• Physical wellbeing – medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership
• Flexible working – hybrid working approach to suit you, your family and your team
• Career development – pathways focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul – turning shared goals into lasting impact. Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year.