Technical Surveyor

London - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 52269 - 54360

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Are you a confident surveyor and have good problem solving skills Do you have experience in managing residential void work using SOR codes Do you have experience in disrepair claims

Whats the role

To inspect private sector accommodation and determine its suitability to be leased to the council

to accommodate homeless families. To provide specialised technical support to the temporary

accommodation service prepare the hostels capital program housing acquisition program and private sector leasing program ensuring works are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym membership
Supportive staff networks

What were looking for:

Were looking for a technically skilled and proactive professional to provide expert support within our Accommodation Supply and Resettlement Service. The role involves inspecting and assessing housing properties advising on repairs and maintenance issuing and managing works orders and ensuring all projects comply with Council standards procurement policies and Health and Safety regulations. Youll manage budgets oversee contractors and support disrepair investigations while ensuring value for money and maintaining property quality and compliance. Strong analytical communication and record-keeping skills are essential along with the ability to conduct risk assessments prepare technical reports and handle complex stakeholder interactions. The ideal candidate will bring surveying expertise attention to detail and a commitment to improving asset performance reducing void times and delivering high-quality accommodation for residents.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House Catford London SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

Relevant experience is needed
The job is subject to an Basic DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact Ryan Allan-Telford on

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

52269 - 54360 per annum (PO4)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please email and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the righ...