Housing Surveyor - Castle Point Borough Council

Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Housing Surveyor on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE.

Location Castle Point, Kiln Road

Housing Surveyor

Full Time– 37 hours

Grade 8 - SCP 32 - 36 - £42,839 - £47,181 pa

Closing Date – 12:00pm, 2^nd November 2025

Castle Point Borough Council are keen to appoint a Housing Surveyor to work in the Housing Services Directorate, to be a part of the team to deliver a resident focused, data led, performance driven service. Ensuring that the homes are maintained in accordance with agreed quality standards. You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a customer focused, effective and value for money service, reflecting the highest standards of service excellence.

Carrying out all building surveying related activities on a defined patch, working as part of a team to ensure that all properties are safe, warm, dry and comply with regulatory requirements and Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) Policies and standards.

*Please note that this role will be based in the council offices and will require regular travel to sites in the borough*

Key Skills and abilities

• Supervising contractors and the co-ordinating of works
• Undertaking surveys to diagnose cause and remedial action required
• Preparing full technical reports and detailed specifications
• Implementing robust quality control measures including post-inspections
• Managing the diagnosis, specification, ordering, completion of works and all associated administration
• Ensuring that targets are met, and works are completed to time and budget
• Updating and engaging with residents in a timely, considerate and courteous manner
• Ensuring that works are completed on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.

Experience

Previous practical experience working within the same or similar role is essential

Applicants must hold a valid UK Driving licence and have access to own vehicle with business insurance.

Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:

• 27 days Annual leave
• FREE Gym membership

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Recruiting manager – cplongman@castlepoint.gov.uk

The successful applicant will be subject to an Basic level Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.

Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus

Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Related Documents

• PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf (238kb)
• Consultation JD - Housing Surveyor.pdf (176kb)

Apply online

Continue to application: Housing Surveyor

How to apply: This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website.

Please click the link to apply HERE.