Stock Condition Surveyor

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Job description

Are you looking for a place to belong and help others find their way home? We re looking for a Stock Condition Surveyor to join our planned works & major projects team based in Bristol. You will join us on a part-time (22.5hrs over 3 days), permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,498.31 (£43,575 FTE).

Brighter Places developed from a merger between Solon and United Communities Housing Associations in 2021. We manage 3,300 homes for Bristol and surrounding areas and aim to build brighter futures by delivering 1,000 new homes by 2027.

About our Stock Condition Surveyor role:

As a Stock Condition Surveyor you will carry out 20% stock condition surveys each year. This involves recording condition and identifying specific property-related information, including energy data and identification of HHSRS issues, to ensure properties are kept in good condition and our property data is accurate.

We offer hybrid working but there is an expectation that you attend the office as required.

We value colleagues who consistently demonstrate and champion our values and who create positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities as our Stock Condition Surveyor:

• To carry out EPC assessments including lodging the EPC.
• To make appointments to visit residents homes directly and manage own diary to carry out stock condition survey including seeking support to access difficult to access homes, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• To manage own programme of stock condition surveys, keeping clear records and documentation about visits and no-access issues and regular progress and issues reporting to line manager.
• Identify and report any safeguarding or customer related vulnerability issues.
• Carry out any other safety / condition / inspection activity required to ensure our homes are safe and to support the Homes Directorate responsibilities.

What we re looking for in our Stock Condition Surveyor:

At Brighter Places, we value and nurture talent, welcoming both experienced professionals and those with the right attitude and determination who are looking for get their foot on the ladder. No matter who you are, where you re from, or the journey you ve been on so far, we ll welcome your unique experience and perspective and help you find your brighter future.

For this role we are looking for individuals who have:

• HNC in Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent level of knowledge acquired from the on-the-job training or experience.
• Working knowledge of Decent Homes Standard
• Working knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
• Knowledge of Fire Regulations relating to homes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal with challenging situations calmly and assertively.
• Excellent administrative skills, professional and positive manner.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and manage a busy workload to meet performance targets / deadlines.
• Valid UK Driving License and the ability to travel independently to visit customers and properties.
• A DBS check will be completed upon appointment of this role.

You will receive the following benefits as our Stock Condition Surveyor:

• £700 flexi benefit that can be used towards anything that improves your health and wellbeing e.g. breaks away, treatments, counselling, fitness activities insurance, family activities
• 6.16% pension contribution, plus life insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Employee interest free loan of up to £1000
• Company sick pay of up to 14 weeks full pay plus 14 weeks half pay
• Independent financial advice
• Our very own Brighter Places STAR recognition awards

Closing date: 15th October 2024

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

The easiest way to apply is via our application form but your application can be in any format you like; letter, CV, presentation, video, voice note we will accept all reasonable adjustments to support your application to work with us. Please make sure you include:

• • Why you are suitable for the role and how you align with our values
  • Your previous experience
  • Your qualifications and skills

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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