Housing Surveyor Shefford, BedfordshireSalary: up to £43,693 per annum + a Market Rate Supplement of £5,500 per annum  Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday - 37.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing Surveyor to join a dynamic Repairs, Voids, and Maintenance team, overseeing the maintenance and improvement of over 5,000 council-owned homes. This role is ideal for an experienced surveyor looking to take ownership of property inspections, project management, and ensuring homes remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting property inspections to assess and prioritise repairs, adaptations, and improvement works.
• Managing the health, safety, and condition of council-owned properties, including void properties.
• Planning, procuring, and delivering revenue and capital works programmes, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Overseeing contractors responsible for maintenance, servicing, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Carrying out surveys to diagnose repair defects and implement effective remedial solutions.
• Preparing reports, feasibility studies, and strategies to support maintenance and improvement initiatives.
• Managing budgets, attending contractor meetings, and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

The Ideal Candidate:

• HND/Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
• Experience managing capital and revenue works, ideally within a social housing environment.
• Strong understanding of housing maintenance, procurement, project management, and budget control.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively, working within defined timescales across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, liaising with contractors, tenants, and leaseholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving housing stock, ensuring residents have homes that are safe, comfortable, and well-maintained.