Job Description

1 x Permanent, Full Time (Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, 35 hours per week)

1 x 12 Month Fixed Term Contact, Full Time (Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, 35 hours per week)

We are currently seeking two Stock Condition Surveyors to effectively investigate, assess and record the materials, age, and condition of our assets.

During the inspection, it is also expected that an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) would be undertaken if an up to date one is not available. A Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) will also be carried out to ensure Category 1 & 2 hazards are reported so actions can be taken to resolve them.

Our housing stock is across all local authorities in Essex, Suffolk Coast, and three areas of London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, and Borough of Havering.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Undertaking stock condition surveys of our properties, inspecting both internal and external components, and using a mobile device to record your findings.

Undertaking EPC surveys when the property is being inspected, if major changes have occurred since the last inspection, or if a current one has expired or is not available.

The stock condition surveys will ascertain the material, condition, and remaining life of key building elements.

To ensure the survey captures all the information required, that the information is accurate and evidenced with photographs.

To be successful in this role you must have:

ONC in property, construction or similar relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of current building regulations and relevant legislation.

Understanding of defects diagnosis and building pathology.

Expert in condition reporting and target focused to deliver the required number of surveys per month.

Knowledge of planned investment programmes.

Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Decent Homes, Landlord and Tenant Act and HHSRS.

Excellent attention to detail.

Methodical approach to capturing data in an accurate manner.

IT literate in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle.

If you think you have the skills and experience to make a big difference and impact in how Estuary takes services forward, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply as soon as possible as you may be contacted sooner for an interview so if you have the attitude and skills needed to excel in this role, apply today!

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work from the office when required for business needs, therefore must live at a commutable distance (office working will also include face to face meetings).

Rewards & Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including blended working, benchmarked pay, an excellent pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, cycle scheme and season ticket loans. Further to this you can expect generous holiday and paid leave allowances, a tailored induction programme and fantastic ongoing training and development opportunities. So, do you think this is for you? Are you ready for the challenge? Well, if you are, we would love you to apply.

Values-based recruitment

Estuary has a value-based recruitment policy which means our selection process is aligned with our core values of Respect, \xe2\x80\x98One Estuary\xe2\x80\x99, Accountable and Responsible when recruiting, we find the right person with the right values and expected behaviours for the job, who will strive to provide excellent services to the people we support. This supplements our requirements for essential and desirable skills, knowledge and abilities for each role.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

Estuary is committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs. The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Estuary Housing Association we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work and everything we do. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, where individual differences are respected, where staff, people who use services, as well as their families and carers, are treated with dignity and on the basis of their merits, abilities and needs, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential without suffering discrimination or disadvantage.

Closing date: Tuesday 9th January 2023

Interview date: To be confirmed - applicants will hear back regarding interviews/ next steps in the new year.

Estuary is a Housing Association with a strong and clear regional commitment within Essex. We work very successfully within every district in Essex, the three outer East London Boroughs and in the Suffolk Coastal District.

We currently own and manage over 4600 properties. We are always looking at ways to increase the number of homes we can offer and believe it is important to build communities, not just homes.

We are committed to the provision of good-quality housing, care and support services to meet local needs and to contribute to the development of sustainable communities. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, their views are important to us in helping shaping future services.

We employ just over 300 people, two thirds of whom work providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. We also have an army of dedicated people behind the scenes providing a variety of services including rent collection, gardening, estate management and working on projects to build new houses.

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