Job Title: Stock Condition Surveyor x 2

Band: 6 - 8

Location: Daily on site Agile / Mobile Worker, minimum of half day in office (Basildon Centre).

Contract Type and Hours: Permanent, 36.25 hours per week

Closing Date: 24/04/2026

Basildon Borough Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey, driven by our Corporate Plan and the belief that every resident deserves to live in a safe, thriving, and high‑quality environment. Our focus remains firmly on strengthening communities, creating opportunities, and delivering high‑quality public services.

About the Role

We are seeking two exceptional Stock Condition Surveyors for collecting accurate stock condition data on all properties and associated assets held within the Council’s Asset Management database. Taking account of all the surveys, repairs, maintenance and improvement works undertaken by the Council, external consultants, contractors and partner organisations. The post holders are required to undertake surveys and reports, relating to the condition of the housing stock, that will help inform strategic investment decisions.

About what we are looking for

This post is within the Landlord Services Asset Strategy Department of Basildon Borough Council and reflects the importance given by the Council to the long-term strategic asset management of over 10,000 social rented homes and other property largely built for Basildon New Town. The Council is committed to a strategic asset management approach to enable short, medium and long term investment planning, delivered through a 5 year Rolling Revenue & Capital Programme of £36-38 million per year.

The successful post holders must have HNC level or equivalent qualifications in building surveying, including experience in stock condition surveying, HHSRS and rdSAP data collection.

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like to be part of Basildon’s success, please attach and submit your CV and covering letter detailing how you demonstrate the requirements of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note:

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its’ commitment, while implementing a range of policies to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation across all departments.

A DBS enhanced clearance is required for this role.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment, encouraging applications from disabled people and we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We value the diversity of our community and aim to have a workforce that reflects this. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities, and are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups.

We are proud holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and aligning with the values of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All offers of employment are subject to pre employment checks and clearance.

Please note, if you do not have access to a desktop to apply- computers are available in the Job Centre, Library or our own Customer Service Centre.

Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider's standard rate.

If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk.

Good Luck with Your Application.