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Senior Area and Stock Conditions Surveyor Location: Salisbury Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Interim / Temporary Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Senior Area and Stock Conditions Surveyor to work in Salisbury within a busy Asset Maintenance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor or Asset Management professional with strong knowledge of housing compliance, planned maintenance, and stock condition surveying. The Role As Senior Area and Stock Conditions Surveyor, you will be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and enforcing property and asset-related regulatory standards across a large Housing Revenue Account (HRA) housing portfolio. You will lead on stock condition surveys, lifecycle assessments, and compliance activity to ensure housing assets meet statutory standards including the Decent Homes Standard and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) requirements. This is a senior technical position providing leadership across one of four geographic areas, working closely with Surveyors, Repairs teams, contractors, and asset management colleagues to ensure properties are safe, compliant, energy efficient, and well maintained. Key Responsibilities Asset Management & Compliance Deliver comprehensive stock condition surveys across residential housing stock including homes, extra care schemes, communal areas, garages, and void properties. Ensure compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS requirements. Identify hazards, defects, damp and mould issues, and component lifecycle requirements. Lead on energy efficiency improvements and support retrofit, insulation, and heating upgrade programmes. Contribute to achieving EPC improvement targets in line with climate change and sustainability strategies. Technical Expertise Provide specialist advice across multiple building disciplines including building pathology and lifecycle costing. Diagnose complex maintenance issues and develop effective technical solutions. Prepare detailed specifications, drawings, and tender documentation. Undertake feasibility studies and options appraisals for improvement works. Ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM). Contracts & Project Delivery Lead on procurement, specification, and management of planned maintenance and repairs contracts. Manage contractors and consultants, ensuring performance targets and KPIs are met. Oversee cyclical servicing, planned improvements, void works, and energy efficiency projects. Certify valuations, manage applications for payment, and oversee final accounts. Financial & Strategic Planning Contribute to 30-year capital investment planning and long-term asset management strategies. Develop costed planned maintenance programmes. Manage revenue and capital budgets within agreed financial limits. Leadership & Service Delivery Provide leadership and guidance to Area Maintenance Surveyors and Repairs Surveyors. Act as a key point of contact for tenants, councillors, internal teams, and stakeholders. Lead tenant consultations and leaseholder engagement processes where required. Promote preventative maintenance strategies to reduce reactive repairs. Essential Requirements Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline (or substantial equivalent experience). Chartered Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or Chartered Institute of Building. Significant post-qualification experience delivering building surveying services at senior level. Strong experience managing planned maintenance or term maintenance contracts. Extensive knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. Advanced understanding of CDM Regulations 2015. Strong working knowledge of HHSRS, building regulations, landlord and tenant legislation, and health and safety legislation. Proven project management experience from inception to completion. Experience managing contractors and capital works budgets. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong ICT skills including Microsoft applications and asset management systems. Why Work with Seven Resourcing? At Seven Resourcing, we go beyond recruitment. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and award-winning support, we're dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. We provide access to meaningful roles, ongoing development opportunities, and continuous support every step of the way.

Interim Stock Condition Surveyor, West London, £30 - £40 P/hour Umbrella, 3-Month Contract Your new company Are you passionate about improving housing standards and making a real impact on communities? Join a well-known Housing Association as a Stock Condition Surveyor and help to deliver high-quality, value-driven asset management programmes that meet both customer expectations and regulatory requirements. Your new role Conduct stock condition surveys across our housing portfolio, including communal areas.Carry out HHSRS assessments, fire risk evaluations, and DDA audits.Provide expert advice on property conditions and contribute to future maintenance planning.Upload and manage survey data using our Asset Management database.Collaborate with residents, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure effective programme delivery.Ensure health & safety compliance across all survey activities. What you'll need to succeed Experience in stock condition surveying, decent homes assessments, and safety audits.HND/HNC in Building or equivalent qualification.Knowledge of HHSRS, DDA, and fire risk assessment standards.Strong IT, communication, and teamwork skills.Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.BOHS P402 qualification (desirable). What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available. Competitive hourly rate on offer. Long-term contract opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

Job Title: Building Surveyor Location: Hampshire Coast Contract: Initial 6-month contract, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Rate: 300 per day Working Hours: Aligned with the Council's flexible working hours policy Potential: Strong potential for contract extension, with excellent internal progression opportunities into senior roles About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Building Surveyor to join our Property Services team on the Hampshire coast. You'll contribute to the management of a diverse property portfolio that includes over 3,000 residential homes , alongside corporate, commercial, and community assets . This is an exciting time to join the Council. The service has been through a challenging period, but under the leadership of a new Head of Service , things are moving in a clearly positive direction. Early feedback has been encouraging - with one of the current interim staff describing him as "a pleasure to work for." The team is rebuilding with a focus on quality, accountability, and long-term improvement, making this a great opportunity to get involved at a pivotal moment. In this role, you'll deal with everything from diagnosing building faults and issuing work orders, to updating condition data and ensuring repair quality. You'll be part of a team working to restore confidence in the service and deliver meaningful improvements for residents and stakeholders alike. Key Responsibilities Inspect and diagnose day-to-day repair issues in residential and commercial properties Advise on appropriate repair and maintenance solutions Conduct property surveys and maintain accurate stock condition records Manage responsive repair works with a focus on quality and value Ensure compliance with health & safety and relevant legislation Liaise with contractors, manage contracts, and resolve disputes Provide cost estimates, monitor budgets, and analyse repair history Deliver excellent customer service through clear communication with tenants, colleagues, and stakeholders What We're Looking For We're seeking candidates who: Bring proven experience in managing reactive repairs in housing or commercial environments Have sound knowledge of building construction and fault diagnosis Understand and apply relevant legislation and health & safety regulations Are familiar with Working at Height and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Have experience in conducting measured and stock condition surveys Can manage contractors and confidently resolve issues Demonstrate commercial awareness through effective budget and cost control Are proficient with Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems Are organised, proactive, and excellent at managing their time Communicate clearly and professionally with a range of audiences Special Requirements A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential A car user allowance will be provided while the duties of the post require it Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.