Stock Condition Surveyor (12m FTC)

Stock Condition Surveyor
Salary: £42,941 + Excellent Benefits
Office location: Letchworth Garden City
Mobile role: Travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Middlesex, North London and surrounding counties
Mileage: Paid at 55p per mile (minus commuting costs)
Hybrid working: Mix of mobile, office and home working
Contract: 12m FTC
Hours: 37 per week
Role comes with: Monthly car allowance.

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

About the role

We're looking for a Stock Condition Surveyor to join our Asset Management team and play a key role in helping us understand, maintain and invest in our housing stock.

You'll carry out detailed surveys of occupied and vacant properties, assessing stock condition, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) risks and energy efficiency performance. The information you gather will help shape future investment programmes and ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

This is a predominantly mobile role, travelling across our portfolio of homes throughout Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Middlesex and North London. You'll manage your own diary, work independently for much of the time and build positive relationships with residents whilst carrying out inspections and surveys.

The role would suit somebody with previous experience carrying out stock condition surveys or domestic property inspections who enjoys being out on site and takes pride in producing accurate, high quality survey data.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out stock condition surveys across occupied and vacant properties

• Collect and record accurate property data using tablets and survey systems

• Assess property condition and identify future investment requirements

• Complete Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments and record findings

• Identify defects and carry out an initial diagnosis to support effective repair solutions

• Raise repairs, inspections and follow up actions where required

• Ensure survey information, photographs and supporting documentation are accurately uploaded and maintained

• Work with colleagues to gain access to properties and maximise survey completion rates

• Manage your own diary and workload to achieve survey targets

• Communicate professionally with residents, colleagues and contractors

• Respond to enquiries in line with organisational policies and service standards

• Escalate concerns, risks or safety issues identified during inspections

• Support continuous improvement of asset data and stock information

• Carry out any other reasonable duties associated with the role

Our Expectations

• Survey targets achieved consistently each week

• Accurate, high quality survey data collected and recorded

• Complete records for every property surveyed

• HHSRS risks identified and escalated appropriately

• Defects and repair requirements identified and actioned promptly

• Survey information and photographs uploaded correctly and in full

• Strong quality assurance outcomes across survey data and inspection processes

• Professional communication with residents and colleagues

• Positive contribution to the ongoing improvement of asset information and investment planning

About You

Essential

• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent qualification, or previous experience carrying out stock condition surveys or domestic property inspections

• Experience assessing property condition and identifying maintenance or investment requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of residents and stakeholders

• Good attention to detail and sound decision making skills

• Understanding of personal safety and lone working practices

• Strong IT skills and confidence using mobile technology and survey systems

• Good written communication skills

• Flexible approach to workload management and travel requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a business insured vehicle

Desired

• Understanding of the importance of stock condition surveys within Asset Management

• Knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to Asset Management

• Experience working within social housing or affordable housing

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• Annual salary: £42,941 + Excellent Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids' cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working – hybrid working options, modern offices, free parking and EV charging

• Mileage allowance paid at 55p per mile (minus commuting costs)

And that's just the beginning! We're also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications and apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week

• Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:30

• Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 14.10.2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.