Stock Condition Surveyor in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Stock Condition Surveyor - Bristol City Council
Location: Bristol
Rate: £275 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Initial 4 months
Working Pattern: 5 days per week
Working Arrangements: Field-based with remote administration
Carrington West is currently recruiting for a Stock Condition Surveyor to join Bristol City Council on an initial 4-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised surveyor to support the Council's asset management strategy, undertaking stock condition surveys across its housing portfolio.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the condition of residential properties, identifying defects and compliance issues, and collecting accurate data to inform future maintenance and investment programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
·Undertake stock condition surveys across a portfolio of occupied and vacant residential properties, including individual dwellings and blocks.
·Assess and record building component ages, condition and anticipated replacement requirements.
·Identify building defects, potential hazards and compliance concerns, including Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) hazards.
·Collect accurate property data to support asset management planning and future investment decisions.
·Manage your own diary, appointments and survey workload efficiently.
·Liaise professionally with residents and other stakeholders throughout the inspection process.
·Contribute to improvements in housing stock data quality and asset information.
Requirements:
·Previous experience in property surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline.
·Good understanding of building construction, components and common property defects.
·Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
·Confident communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with residents.
·Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
Desirable Experience:
·Stock condition surveying within social housing.
·Housing asset management and planned maintenance programmes.
·Knowledge of HHSRS assessments.
·Experience with EPCs, damp and mould inspections or property compliance assessments.
Working Arrangements:
The role is predominantly field-based, with surveys undertaken across Bristol. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their working week conducting property inspections, with administrative duties completed remotely or from Council offices as required.
Interested?
If you have relevant surveying experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity within local government, please get in touch.
Contact Ryan Hamlett at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively, apply today with your latest CV to be considered.