Technical Surveyor

Job 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 UK's 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?
What's 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.

What's 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 we're looking for
:

We're 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. You'll 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 don't accept CV's.

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 Ryan.Allan-

Please click
here
to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£52,269 - £54,360 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

The 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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