Job Title: Senior Asset Surveyor

Band: 8

Location: Basildon Centre, Minimum 1 day a week hot desking, agile/mobile lone worker, on site surveying up to 4 days a weeks

Contract Type and Hours: Permanent, 36.25 hours per week

Closing Date: 12^th July 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.

Basildon Council is currently preparing for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), which will change how councils operate across the area in the coming years. While this transition is underway, the Council continues to deliver essential services and remains committed to recruiting talented people who can help shape the future of local government.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional educated to degree level in relevant subjects building surveyor.

This post is within the Asset Strategy Department of Basildon Borough Council and reflects the importance given by the Council to the long-term strategic asset management of over 10,500 social rented homes and other properties largely built for Basildon New Town. The Council has been awarded substantial Government funding under the Decent Homes Programme and needs to plan the future of the housing stock on a long term basis of up to 30 years through a 5 year Rolling Revenue & Capital Programme of £36-38 million per year.

This post is responsible to the Stock Condition Co-ordinator for collecting accurate stock condition data on all properties and associated assets held within the Council’s Housing Revenue Account, working in all weather conditions relating to the condition of the housing stock to ascertain the condition of each individual property and remaining life of key building elements, that will help inform strategic investment decisions, taking account of all the surveys, repairs, maintenance and improvement works undertaken by the Council, external consultants, contractors and partner organisations. The post holder will also undertake health and safety surveys in line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) ensuring Category 1 hazards are resolved promptly. Energy surveys for the collection of data to produce SAP ratings. Landlords permission inspections, reporting in line with Council policies and latest building and planning policies whether they can be granted or declined. Pre-acquisition survey of properties that have been identified by the Development & Investment team and through the Council’s Right of First Refusal scheme. To prepare detailed report on the condition and prepare a 30 year forecast to advise the Asset Manager of the Net Present Value of the property. The post holder provides detailed reports relating to the condition of the housing stock that will help inform strategic investment decisions.

About what/ who we are looking for

The post holder is required to be educated to Degree level in relevant subjects. Background and knowledge working within asset management sections of social housing is desirable.

As the post is largely a lone worker based out on site the post holder must have current driving license and be able to manage handheld technology and other tools required, i.e. tablet devices, cameras, ladders, protimeter etc…

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.

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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.