Job Description

Job Reference
009446
Function
Housing and Neighbourhoods
Salary
46,142.00 - 49,282.00- pro rata for hours worked
Status
Full Time
Job Type
Permanent
Hours Of Work
37

Project Surveyor - Housing Asset Management - Job Specification and Person Specification

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Job Title Project Building Surveyor


Post Number 009446


Weekly Working Hours 37


Salary Range 46,142 - 49,282 - pro rata for hours worked


Type of Contract Permanent


Location Stevenage




About the Role




We are looking to recruit a Project Building Surveyor to join the team and be responsible for:




Providing a comprehensive surveying service for the councils property/building assets to ensure they are complaint. The specification and management of works to ensure all homes offered for letting meet the council's lettable standard. Minimising voids times, rental loss and waiting times for new tenants by managing the specification and delivery of works to empty homes efficiently. To monitor the progress of works and ensure all works are carried out safely, to the required standard and timescale.



About You




The successful candidate will have:




Experience and enjoy working at a fast pace on different, varied, and interesting projects related to council properties and asset management works. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload within agreed targets. The ability to build effective working relationships. Knowledge of building construction and all relevant health and safety requirements/legislation.



Our Benefits




Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport Cycle to Work scheme Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) Discounted Health and Fitness membership Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.


How to Apply





For an informal discussion about this role please contact




Name Lynne Huggins


Job Title Programme Manager


Phone Number 07766 440266


Email lynne.huggins@stevenage.gov.uk




Or


Name Lori Smith/Carl Stone


Job Title Homes Manager/Project Manager


Phone Number 07874 877088/07923 216877




Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st September 2025


Interviews will be held: 1st and 2nd October 2025




Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date




Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board




Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.















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