Stock Condition Surveyor LBHF621070

Job Details:

Salary range: £52,674 - £55,710 per annum 
Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9XY
Hours per week: 36 
Contract type: Permanent 
Vetting requirements: Basic DBS Check  
Closing date: 1 June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 16 June 2025
Contact details for Informal discussion: Rehan Khan, Head of Asset Management and Compliance via email REHAN.KHAN@LBHF.GOV.UK

About the role

Are you an experienced surveyor passionate about improving housing standards? Do you want to play a key role in shaping our investment strategy? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Stock Condition Surveyor, you will be responsible for assessing the condition of council homes and associated assets, ensuring they meet the Decent Homes Standard and comply with Health & Safety regulations. Your findings will guide the Capital Investment Programme and help us provide excellent services to our residents using a survey data led Asset Management Strategy. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive stock condition surveys and update the council’s system.
• Assess and report on the age and lifespan of key building components (e.g., roofs, windows, kitchens, and bathrooms).
• Carry out Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections and ensure Category 1 hazards are promptly addressed.
• Conduct energy efficiency surveys to support the council’s sustainability goals.
• Validate data provided by external surveyors and ensure information integrity.
• Prepare reports with diagnoses of defects and recommend remedial actions.
• Develop specifications for small projects (up to £100k). 

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information. 

Here's why you should consider joining us:

• Have a chance to make a real impact in improving housing conditions: Be part of the first internal Stock Condition Survey Team at LBHF and help to develop the ongoing £720m Capital Investment Programme
• A Borough of Innovation: We are committed to being the best local authority in London, leading the way in housing, sustainability, and smart city initiatives.
• Exciting Regeneration Projects: H&F is home to White City Innovation District, a global hub for technology, media, and science, bringing new jobs and investment to the area.
• Thriving Cultural Scene: With iconic venues like the Hammersmith Apollo, the Lyric Theatre, and Riverside Studios, there's always something happening.
• Excellent Transport Links: With three Tube lines (District, Piccadilly, and Hammersmith & City) and quick access to Central London, commuting is a breeze.
• We also promote flexible and agile working, supporting a positive work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Specific Qualifications:

You will have a degree or diploma in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related field.

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU