1. Immediate Start
2. Long term Contract
About Our Client
The client is one of the largest local authorities in the UK, managing a diverse and extensive portfolio of social housing serving a major metropolitan population. The organisation operates within a highly regulated public-sector environment, prioritising statutory compliance, tenant wellbeing, and the delivery of safe, decent homes at scale.
Job Description
3. Undertake inspections of occupied council housing stock to identify building defects, disrepair, and health & safety hazards
4. Diagnose causes of disrepair including damp, mould, condensation, structural defects, roofing failures, and deterioration of building fabric
5. Assess properties in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, and HHSRS
6. Prepare detailed inspection reports, Schedules of Works, specifications, and cost estimates to remedy identified disrepair
7. Respond to housing disrepair claims and complaints, completing pre-action protocol inspections and providing technical input to legal services
8. Support legal proceedings by producing accurate, evidence-based reports and attending case conferences or court as required
9. Manage and monitor contractors carrying out remedial works, ensuring compliance with specifications, health & safety regulations, and council standards
10. Liaise effectively with tenants, housing officers, legal teams, and external contractors, maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach
11. Ensure works are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets, and service level agreements
12. Identify and escalate risks relating to asbestos, fire safety, safeguarding, and occupant vulnerability
13. Maintain accurate records of inspections, defects, and completed works using housing management and asset systems
14. Contribute to the continuous improvement of disrepair and maintenance processes within Birmingham City Council's housing services
The Successful Applicant
15. Extensive experience surveying and inspecting occupied social housing stock to diagnose building defects, disrepair, and health & safety issues
16. Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation, including Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
17. Proven ability to assess damp, mould, condensation, structural movement, roofing failures, and building fabric defects within traditional and non-traditional council properties
18. Experience preparing Schedules of Works, specifications, and cost estimates to remedy disrepair in line with Birmingham City Council standards and policies
19. Skilled in responding to housing disrepair claims, pre-action protocol inspections, and supporting legal services with technical reports and evidence
20. Ability to manage contractors on site, monitor works, and ensure compliance with specifications, building regulations, and health & safety requirements
21. Confident in liaising with tenants, housing officers, legal teams, and external stakeholders, demonstrating a customer-focused and empathetic approach
22. Experience using housing management and asset systems to record inspections, track defects, and update property condition data
What's on Offer
23. Great Hourly Rate
24. Immediate Start
25. Long term, secure contract
26. Flexible and hybrid working