Stock Condition Surveyor

Stock Condition Surveyor

• Role: Stock Condition Surveyor
• Rate: £325 per day
• Contract Type: Interim, Full-Time
• Location: Essex
• Contract Length: Initial 12 Months
• Working Arrangements: 4 days per week on site
• Closing Date: 11th July 2026

Stock Condition Surveyor – Overview

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor to join a leading social housing provider on an interim basis. Working within the Property Services team, you will play a key role in delivering an ambitious housing investment programme, helping to ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.
• This position will involve undertaking comprehensive stock condition surveys across a diverse residential portfolio, gathering accurate asset data, and supporting long-term investment, maintenance, and asset management strategies.

Stock Condition Surveyor – Key Responsibilities

• Undertake stock condition surveys of residential properties, communal areas, and associated assets.
• Assess and record the condition, age, and remaining lifespan of key building components including kitchens, bathrooms, roofs, windows, doors, heating systems, and external elements.
• Collect, validate, and maintain accurate asset data using asset management systems and handheld technology.
• Identify and report defects, health and safety hazards, and compliance-related issues.
• Support the delivery of planned maintenance, capital works, and asset investment programmes.
• Liaise with residents to arrange and undertake property inspections while delivering excellent customer service.
• Produce detailed survey reports, recommendations, and cost estimates where required.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of stock investment plans and asset strategies.
• Work closely with Repairs, Compliance, Planned Works, Housing, and Property Services teams to maintain accurate asset information.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, and organisational policies

Stock Condition Surveyor – Applicant Essentials

Essential

• Proven experience undertaking stock condition surveys within a social housing provider or residential property environment.
• Relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property Maintenance, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Sound knowledge of building construction, maintenance requirements, and lifecycle replacement programmes.
• Understanding of housing compliance requirements, including HHSRS, the Decent Homes Standard, and building safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong data collection and reporting capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across a housing portfolio.
• Experience using asset management systems and survey technology.

Desirable

• Experience supporting large-scale planned investment programmes.
• Knowledge of asset management and long-term stock investment planning.
• Experience working within a high-volume social housing environment.
• Understanding of capital works delivery and property compliance frameworks.

How do I apply for this Stock Condition Surveyor position?

If this Stock Condition Surveyor role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Stock Condition Surveyor position, click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Alternatively, you can directly email Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.