JOB TITLE Hazard Lead
POST NUMBER 009364
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £51,928 to £54,143 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to providing safe, healthy and high-quality homes for our residents. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Hazard Lead to lead the delivery of our specialist damp, mould and condensation service within our Housing Property Services Team.
The post holder will be required to supervise a professional building surveying service ensuring that the council’s property / building assets are compliant, and all assets are improved, repaired and maintained and in a good state of repair and fit for purpose on the council’s housing and residential properties and the operational corporate and commercial buildings etc.
The post holder will be predominantly involved in the management and delivery of the Council’s housing hazard service, including damp and mould and other property-related hazards within the Council’s housing stock.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have the ability to:
• Carry out and oversee detailed damp, mould and condensation inspections and other hazard surveys.
• Diagnose complex building defects and identify practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, technical reports and estimates.
• Lead and manage a team of surveyors, ensuring performance, quality and customer service standards are achieved.
• Manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee projects from inception through to completion, including procurement and contract management.
• Provide technical advice on damp and mould, building defects, hazards, disrepair and building pathology.
• Manage complaints and disrepair cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed to specification.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations and relevant housing standards.
• Manage budgets and validate contractor payments and quotations.
• Build positive relationships with residents and stakeholders whilst dealing effectively with challenging situations.
• Analyse performance data and contribute to service improvements, policy development and strategic planning.
• Deputise for the Disrepair, Damp & Mould Manager when required.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Name Julie Rodgie
Job Title Repairs Manager (Contracts)
Phone Number 07562 945887
Email julie.rodgie@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 08 November 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing: 9th November * and/or during the process if so necessary depending on demand
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board | Hertfordshire County Council
We are changing.
Stevenage Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Stevenage Borough Council on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Local Government Reorganisation | Shaping Hertfordshire's Future
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click Equality and Diversity
