Technical Surveyor

Housing Diversity Network; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing support organization is seeking a Technical Surveyor to provide a technical support service, conducting in-depth surveys and managing repairs in social housing. Candidates should have a recognized building qualification and experience in diagnosing building defects. The role includes preparing work schedules and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Join a diverse team committed to enhancing community representation. Closing date for applications is January 11th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduate in surveying or trades background with building defects knowledge.
• Experience in a social housing environment is ideal.
• Understanding of dampness and condensation-related defects required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth surveys to assist in diagnosing disrepair and defects.
• Prepare schedules of work and monitor completion dates.
• Identify repairs for void dwellings during re-letting process.

Skills

Understanding of building defects

Experience with building contracts

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Experience dealing with building contractors

Education

Recognised building qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Job description

Technical Surveyor

Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Technical Surveyor to join our team to provide a technical support service for the business, working closely with a range of stakeholders to deliver a wide range of repairs services.

Working across a whole range of properties, you will conduct in‑depth surveys to assist with the diagnosis of disrepair issues and minor structural defects, carrying out ‘work in progress’ visits and audit inspections to ensure that specifications and quality standards are complied with.

Preparing schedules of work and prioritising work as required, you must monitor completion dates and the quality of contractor work and identify repairs to void dwellings as part of our process for the re‑letting of properties. You must also obtain accurate and detailed information about necessary repairs & improvements to properties, undertake a range of surveys, i.e. Stock Condition, Energy Efficiency and HHSRS.

This position would be suitable for surveying graduates or persons with a trade background that have a good understanding of building defects and their diagnosis. Ideally candidates would have a recognised building qualification (HNC or equivalent) and experience working in a social housing environment. Knowledge of the housing Disrepair protocol and the Landlord’s responsibilities is desirable. A comprehensive understanding of dampness and condensation‑related defects and resolutions is required. Candidates should also have experience dealing with building contractors, a working knowledge of building contracts and knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements, such as Health and Safety, CDM, Asbestos at work, Party wall act etc.

The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory basic clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We understand that if you don’t meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People & OD Team on [e-mail].

Please note that we do not accept applications through third‑party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page.

We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026

Interview Date: Friday 16th January 2026

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