Project Surveyor

Salary range: Grade 12 (£50,085 - £52,194 p.a.) plus fantastic benefits Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Croydon

Croydon Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Property Surveyor to join our ambitious housing acquisition programme. This is a vital role contributing directly to our efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing across the borough by acquiring and bringing street properties back into use.

About the Role As a Property Surveyor within our Acquisitions Team, you will play a key role in the assessment, inspection, and preparation of properties being considered for purchase. You will be responsible for:

• Conducting pre-sale surveys of potential acquisitions to identify condition

and suitability.

• Preparing costed schedules of works required to bring properties up to

lettable standards.

• Working with colleagues and contractors to oversee void works

post-acquisition, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Providing technical advice on property condition, refurbishment requirements,

and compliance with housing standards.

• Supporting the council’s strategic goals of increasing housing supply and

reducing temporary accommodation pressures.

About You We're looking for a surveyor who is:

• Professionally qualified or experienced in residential property surveying,

preferably with a background in housing or public sector work.

• Skilled in identifying and costing refurbishment and repair works.
• Confident managing property inspections and contractor liaison.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A team player who shares our commitment to delivering quality housing

outcomes for Croydon residents.

To view the PROJECT SURVEYOR role profile please Click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oYDDEWZ-WmRXTFzdVDjMrXR7j8b4jLN/view?usp=drivelink].

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with

Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses

• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the

voluntary, community and faith sectors

• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of

our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and

fulfil their potential

• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to

call home

• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.