# Grants and Loans Surveyor

**Company**: Croydon Council
**Location**: London Borough of Croydon, London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 45,123 - 47,262 per year
**Category**: Social Care

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Grants and Loans Surveyor to join our Staying Put Team at Croydon Council. The successful candidate will manage and administer grant and loan applications, undertake detailed property inspections, prepare specifications and cost estimates, and provide building surveying advice.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Manage and administer grant and loan applications from initial enquiry through to completion.

- Undertake detailed property inspections and surveys to assess defects, repair requirements, and adaptation needs.

- Prepare specifications, schedules of work, drawings, and cost estimates for a range of residential projects.

- Provide building surveying advice and support across all areas of the Staying Put service.

- Oversee procurement and tendering processes in accordance with contractual and council procedures.

- Monitor project expenditure and maintain effective financial control across individual grant and loan cases.

- Inspect works in progress and upon completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.

- Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible working practices with contractors and partners.

- Build positive relationships with homeowners, contractors, occupational therapists, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

**Essential Knowledge:**

- Relevant qualification, such as a BTEC in Building Studies, HNC/HND in Construction, Building Surveying, or equivalent.

- Knowledge of Local Authority Housing Renewal Policies and private sector grants and loans systems.

- Sound understanding of financial systems, procedures, and budget management.

- Working knowledge of the Party Wall Act.

- Understanding of the housing and adaptation needs of older people, disabled people, and other vulnerable residents.

**Essential Experience:**

- Experience of housing renewal, building surveying, or property maintenance work.

- Ability to identify building defects and specify appropriate remedial works.

- Experience of preparing drawings, schedules of work, and specifications for residential properties, including drainage systems.

- Experience of managing building contracts involving maintenance, repairs, improvements, and adaptations.

- Experience of undertaking tendering procedures and contract administration.

The salary for this role is GBP 45,123 - 47,262 per year.

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## Skills

### Required
- Building Surveying
- Contract Management
- Financial Management
- Party Wall Act

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