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Void Surveyor - Housing & Adult Social Care

PO2: Starting salary £44,937 per annum incl LW

6-month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

The voids service is part of our Income Maximisation Team within Housing Services. We manage empty council properties from key to key, coordinating repairs, inspections, and lettings. As a Void Surveyor, you will work under the guidance of the Void Manager as part of a small team of surveyors and contractors, ensuring void properties are brought up to agreed lettable standards efficiently and cost-effectively.

You will collaborate closely with Income Maximisation Officers, who support property viewings and assist new tenants in settling into their homes. The team operates in a fast-paced, responsive environment, committed to delivering a high-quality voids service for Lambeth Council tenants.

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid technical knowledge of voids maintenance and experience working with contractors to deliver high-quality repair and turnaround works. As a Void Surveyor, you will be responsible for inspecting void properties, specifying works, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring quality standards and deadlines are met.

Working under the direction of the Void Manager, you’ll contribute to the smooth delivery of the service, with a focus on quality, value for money, and customer satisfaction. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal colleagues and external contractors.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

Experience working within voids or reactive repairs services
Knowledge of void property standards and relevant legislation
Experience specifying and inspecting repair works
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and under supervision
Understanding of KPIs and performance monitoring
Good financial awareness and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and experience engaging with contractors and stakeholders

Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Daniel Day - dday@lambeth.gov.uk

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How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

Job Description and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 14 June 2026.

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At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.