Disrepair Surveyor

A disrepair building surveyor in social housing inspects homes to identify defects like damp, mould, or structural issues and assesses whether they breach housing standards. They produce reports that guide repairs, legal cases, and ensure landlords meet their duty to keep homes safe and habitable.

Client Details

Our client acts as a landlord manages social housing across the city, providing homes and tenancy services to thousands of residents. It's responsible for maintenance, rent collection, and meeting housing standards under UK social housing rules.

Description

Carrying out detailed inspections of social housing properties to identify disrepair such as damp, mould, leaks, structural defects, and poor ventilation

Diagnosing the root cause of defects and distinguishing between building issues and tenant-related factors

Assessing compliance with housing legislation and standards (e.g. HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard)

Preparing clear, professional survey reports with photographs, findings, and repair recommendations

Specifying remedial works and advising on appropriate repair methods and priorities

Assessing health and safety risks to occupants, particularly vulnerable residents

Liaising with landlords, contractors, legal teams, and tenants to explain findings

Providing expert or witness evidence in disrepair and housing condition legal cases

Monitoring repair works and confirming that defects have been properly resolved

Profile

The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and detail-oriented building surveyor with experience in social housing and property disrepair. They will be confident in carrying out inspections, producing clear technical reports, and working professionally with tenants, landlords, and legal teams, with a strong understanding of housing standards and a commitment to improving living conditions for residents.

Job Offer

Competitive Rate of pay
Immediate start and long term contract
Mileage paid
Possible perm contract