Liveability Void Surveyor
PO2: Starting salary £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £46,437 pa incl LW
Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity until February 2026.
About Us:
About the Borough:
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.
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.
About the Team:
Do you enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions? Every surveyor should ask themselves this question. The technical skills, processes, and regulations involved in surveying can be learnt. However, the best surveyors in the business are known for their attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to communicate clearly.
Our team is working on the front line of property services. Our remit is to deliver a first-class service to our clients and communities. If you are interested in being part of a skilled, professional team whose focus is to ensure homes and buildings are safe, compliant, and fit for the future, then read on.
Whilst there is an element of the role that involves report writing and desk-based work, a truly great surveyor will spend much of their time out on site. Only by being present in the field can you gain a real understanding of the condition of buildings, the needs of residents, and the challenges of the environment you’re assessing. Your visibility will bring reassurance to stakeholders and build trust in your expertise.
Your job is to connect the dots. Clients and colleagues will come to you with issues to diagnose or projects to plan. More often than not, you will need to liaise with contractors, engineers, and housing teams to deliver the right solutions. That’s why building strong professional relationships across the organisation is vital to your success.
This role has a particular focus on new build estates recently completed by the council, bringing a unique set of technical and practical challenges.
You’ll be trusted to manage your own workload, working independently while also contributing ideas to continuously improve how we deliver surveying services.
From time to time, the role may involve occasional evening meetings, but you’ll also benefit from a healthy work/life balance thanks to our flexible working policy.
About the Role:
- The overall purpose of the Surveyor role is to deliver an efficient, customer-focused property and asset management service, ensuring homes and estates are safe, compliant, and well maintained.
- To provide professional advice, inspections, and reports across a designated area, ensuring the council fulfils its legal, technical, and contractual responsibilities.
- To act as a visible presence on estates, identifying issues, specifying works, and ensuring high standards in the built environment.
- To support the wider team in delivering safe, sustainable homes and excellent customer outcomes.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Santiago Camacho by email at scamacho@lambeth.gov.uk
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.
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 7 th September 2025.
Shortlisting: Week commencing 8 th September 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 15 th September 2025
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership.
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.