Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you a confident property surveyor with strong technical judgement and the ability to diagnose building defects? Do you have experience preparing clear specifications, managing repairs through to completion, and working with contractors to deliver quality outcomes? We are looking for someone with excellent written communication, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused approach to supporting residents and resolving complex property issues
What’s the role?
You will deliver high-quality property surveying services across the Council’s housing stock, carrying out inspections, diagnosing building defects, and specifying effective repairs. Working with residents, colleagues and contractors, you will help ensure works are completed safely, to the right standard and within required timescales. You will also support complex cases, including damp, mould, disrepair and structural issues, helping to provide a compliant and customer-focused repairs service.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with sound technical surveying knowledge, a practical approach to problem solving, and the confidence to make clear, evidence-based recommendations. You will be organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities, while working well with residents, contractors and colleagues. Strong communication skills, good judgement and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality repairs are essential.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact shai.richardson@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£52, 269 - £54,360 per annum (P04)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
