Disrepair Surveyor
DISREPAIR SURV_1773307730 Posted: 12/03/2026
Job Title: Disrepair Surveyor
Location: North London
Rate: £29-£32 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a well-established social housing provider in North London on a temporary to permanent basis. This role will focus on managing housing disrepair cases, carrying out property inspections, and ensuring works are delivered in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with strong knowledge of housing legislation and building defects to play a key role in resolving disrepair claims while improving housing standards for residents.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims from inspection through to resolution
2. Carry out property inspections to identify defects and assess disrepair issues
3. Prepare detailed reports, schedules of works and specifications
4. Liaise with legal teams, contractors and internal departments to ensure cases are managed effectively
5. Monitor and oversee repair works to ensure quality, compliance and timely completion
6. Ensure works comply with relevant legislation including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act and Landlord & Tenant obligations
7. Support the organisation in reducing disrepair claims through proactive inspection and preventative maintenance recommendations
Requirements
8. Proven experience working as a Disrepair Surveyor within social housing or local authority environments
9. Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation and building pathology
10. Experience preparing technical reports and schedules of works
11. Ability to manage a caseload and work with legal teams and contractors
12. Good communication and stakeholder management skills
This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £29-£32 with the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right candidate.