Job Description
Disrepair Surveyor
5 Month Contract (with potential for extension)
£28 per hour (Umbrella)
Immediate Start Available
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong background in housing disrepair? We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join a dynamic housing team, playing a critical role in managing and resolving disrepair cases within statutory timeframes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the legal implications of disrepair claims, and can deliver high-quality technical oversight from inspection through to case closure.
The Role
As a Building Surveyor (Disrepair), you will take ownership of a caseload of disrepair matters, ensuring inspections, reporting, and remedial works are completed efficiently and to a high professional standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out technical inspections of disrepair properties within required timescales
- Produce clear, detailed, and accurate schedules of works
- Validate expert reports and ensure recommendations are practical, compliant, and cost-effective
- Liaise with contractors, legal teams, and housing officers to progress cases efficiently
- Provide professional oversight to ensure works are delivered to required standards
- Monitor and track progress to support case resolution within legal timeframes
- Contribute to improved reporting, forecasting, and case management processes
About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Proven experience working specifically within housing disrepair
- Strong technical knowledge of residential building defects and remedial solutions
- Experience producing detailed schedules of works
- An understanding of legal processes relating to housing disrepair claims
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage a varied caseload and meet strict deadlines
If you have essential disrepair experience and looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
