Surveyor - Damp and Disrepair

Surveyor (Damp and Disrepair)

Housing Maintenance and Asset Management

Permanent

37 Hours

NS10 £36,945 - £38,745

Salary stated is inclusive of a market supplement due for review 28 February 2026

Castle House

Help Us Maintain Safe, Healthy Homes For Our Tenants, Healthier Homes for Our Community

Are you an experienced and qualified Housing Repairs Surveyor looking for your next challenge? We’re building a brand-new team to lead and deliver essential works related to damp, mould, and disrepair in our housing stock—and we want you to be a part of it.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role within our organisation, helping us provide safe, healthy, and comfortable homes for our tenants. You’ll be part of a passionate and professional team, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes and make a meaningful impact in the community.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 26 days and increasing with service
• Free car parking until June 2026
• A variety of family-friendly benefits
• Flexi-time and hybrid working arrangements
• One day’s paid volunteering leave
• Access to a health cashback plan and employee benefits platform
• £10/month gym membership at one of our four district gyms

What you’ll do:

• Visit tenants’ homes to assess and accurately diagnose remedial works
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of repair works to ensure high standards
• Collaborate with external surveyors on disrepair cases and produce detailed reports
• Deliver and plan damp, mould, and disrepair cases with a strong customer focus
• Monitor and manage performance to meet regulatory obligations
• Carry out general property surveys, schedules of dilapidation, and project briefs
• Prepare specifications, Bill of Quantities, and drawings
• Manage relevant contracts effectively
• Provide a high level of care and customer service to tenants

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience delivering effective solutions for damp, mould, condensation, and disrepair
• Background in social housing or a similar environment
• HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Strong research and analytical skills
• A customer-focused approach with excellent communication and organisational skills

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding repairs services and want to help us make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture focused on delivering our best for customers. We pride ourselves on our organisational culture and regularly receive positive feedback from employees. Our internal engagement programme ensures staff voices are heard, and they remain informed about Council activities and events.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jordan Hempenstall, Responsive Repairs and Voids Manager, at Jordan.Hempenstall@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

Closing Date: Friday 22nd August 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed.