Private Sector Housing Surveyor Grade 10 (£42,324 - £44,331)

Private Sector Housing Surveyor Grade 10 (£42,324 - £44,331)

Position Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full Time / 36 hours

Croydon is a diverse borough with 13,400 social housing homes. Our vision is to create great homes, places and communities to enhance life opportunities. As part of our vision to transform housing services, we have an exciting transformation plan to make a real difference to the residents of Croydon. 

We are looking for an experienced officer with project management and change experience, with a real passion for service improvement to support the delivery of long-term solutions for the residents of Croydon. 

About the role:

·       Working as part of team to progress the projects under the transformation agenda and identifying activities for improvement working in partnership with stakeholders

·       Supporting in the delivery of change and transformation projects across the housing directorate. This includes project management, diagnostic and design work 

·       Work alongside colleagues in engaging front line staff and residents in continuous improvement activities to deliver a better service 

·       Managing the progress of the transformation and change projects, using data and customer insight to monitor the quality and effectiveness of outcomes. With a data driven focus evaluating and analysing data and information for continuous improvement

·       Translate change plans into clear action plans, identifying risks and making recommendations 

Key responsibilities:

·       Inspecting and surveying private sector properties to assess condition, identify hazards, and recommend repairs.

·       Producing detailed reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules of works. Managing tendering processes and supervising contractors on-site.

·       Providing expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders on building safety and compliance.

·       Overseeing works in default where necessary, ensuring standards and value for money.

·       Supporting legal processes by preparing evidence and attending court or tribunals when required.

About you:

·           A relevant qualification in building surveying, construction, or equivalent experience.

·           Strong knowledge of housing and building legislation, construction techniques, and health & safety regulations.

·           Experience of surveying properties, diagnosing defects, and preparing schedules and specifications.

·           Experience of managing works on-site, tendering, and supervising contractors.

·           Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

·           The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.

·           You will have good stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and collaborate at different levels.

·           Detailed knowledge of current legislation and best practice across a local government environment together with an awareness of the key issues facing local government and in particular Housing

·           Knowledge and experience of project management and implementing change in housing

·           Strong organisational, planning, and analytical skills

·           Strong communication skills and experience of producing papers for senior stakeholders to influence direction and change

What we offer 

We are passionate about our staff and in return we will provide a rewarding career with a commitment to investing in you. We offer a generous pay and benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement up to 31 days (eligibility criteria applies), access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

If you want to be part of a dynamic team delivering positive outcomes for the Council and residents of Croydon and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.