Neway International are seeking a Housing Disrepair Officer to join our client Central Bedfordshire Council. Location: Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AD Hours: 37 per week Start Date: 23 March 2026 Duration: Initially for 3 months (likely to be extended) Work Pattern: Flexible working, with 1–2 office days per week About the Client Central Bedfordshire Council manages a diverse housing stock and is committed to delivering safe, compliant and well‑maintained homes for residents. The Housing Property team oversees responsive repairs, capital works, asset management and statutory compliance across council‑owned dwellings. The Role The Housing Disrepair Officer will identify, diagnose and manage repair defects across council‑owned properties, ensuring works are delivered safely, cost‑effectively and in line with statutory obligations. You will survey properties, specify remedial works, manage contractors, and support the delivery of responsive and capital programmes. The role also includes case management of legal disrepair claims, requiring strong investigative and reporting skills. Key Responsibilities Identify and analyse defects affecting health, safety and condition of council‑owned dwellings. Plan, prepare, procure and manage capital works programmes to time, budget and quality. Manage and supervise contractors delivering inspections, repairs, servicing and maintenance. Conduct desktop diagnosis of repair enquiries and instruct effective remedial works. Survey and inspect properties, diagnose defects and prepare reports, plans and specifications. Manage responsive and demand‑led capital works programmes aligned to stock condition and long‑term asset planning. Lead case management of legal disrepair claims, including investigation, evidence collation and presenting findings for approval. Participate in emergency planning and standby rota as required. Candidate Requirements Experience in housing repairs, property maintenance or building diagnostics. Strong understanding of disrepair, health and safety, and housing compliance. Ability to survey properties, diagnose defects and specify remedial works. Experience managing contractors and monitoring quality and performance. Strong organisational, analytical and reporting skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Good IT skills and experience with housing or asset management systems desirable.