A disrepair building surveyor inspects social housing properties to identify defects, damage, or maintenance issues that may affect tenants' health, safety, or living conditions. They assess the extent and cause of the disrepair, document evidence, and provide professional reports to help landlords resolve issues and meet their legal repair obligations.
Client Details
One of the largest local authority landlords in the UK, managing a large portfolio of social housing.
Responsible for providing safe, affordable homes and maintaining housing standards for thousands of tenants.
Delivers housing management, repairs, maintenance, and regeneration programmes across the city.
Committed to improving housing conditions, tenant wellbeing, and community development.
Description
Inspect social housing properties to identify defects, damage, and maintenance issues.
Assess the cause, extent, and severity of disrepair affecting tenants' living conditions.
Prepare clear inspection reports with photographs, findings, and recommended remedial works.
Ensure properties meet legal standards, housing regulations, and landlord repair obligations.
Liaise with landlords, housing associations, contractors, and tenants regarding repairs.
Provide expert evidence or reports for complaints, claims, or legal disrepair cases.
Profile
Experience carrying out residential property inspections, particularly within social housing.
Strong knowledge of building defects, damp and mould, structural issues, and maintenance requirements.
Understanding of housing legislation and landlord repair obligations (e.g., Housing Health and Safety Rating System).
Experience preparing clear, professional survey reports with photographic evidence and repair recommendations.
Ability to assess causes of disrepair and specify appropriate remedial works.
Experience liaising with tenants, housing providers, contractors, and legal teams where required.
Job Offer
Long term contract
Good rate of pay
Quick start
Hybrid working