Building Surveyor-Housing Disrepair

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Northampton; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established social housing provider is seeking a Building Surveyor to focus on disrepair cases including damp, mould, and structural issues. This role involves leading case teams, conducting inspections, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation, with a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Local authority pension scheme

Flexible working

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Significant recent relevant experience and professional qualifications in building surveying.
• Track record of handling disrepair and complaints, ideally in the public sector or a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed property inspections to identify disrepair issues.
• Prepare accurate reports and recommendations for remedial actions.
• Liaise with tenants, landlords, and legal teams to investigate and resolve disputes.

Skills

Building Surveying

Contract Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Individual Membership of RICS

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

A well-established social housing provider has an exciting new position for a Housing Repair Surveyor focusing on disrepair cases.

This role will concentrate on disrepair, damp, mould, condensation, fire damage, and structural issues.

The Role

Working as part of the case team with the property directorate management team, you will provide insight, experience, and direction. You will lead in delivering complex cases through a dedicated team, responsible for all cases within a defined operating area. You will have experience with various contract delivery models, ensuring customer involvement and safety as priorities, and providing efficient oversight of complex works.

• Conduct detailed property inspections to identify disrepair issues, including damp, mould, structural defects, etc.
• Prepare accurate reports and recommendations for remedial actions in line with legislation and best practices.
• Liaise with tenants, landlords, and legal teams to investigate complaints and resolve disputes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Work with contractors, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders to oversee repairs and ensure quality.
• Provide expert witness statements for legal proceedings if required.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation.

The Person

The successful candidate will have significant recent relevant experience and professional qualifications in building surveying. They will have a track record of delivering work programmes, handling disrepair and complaints, ideally in the public sector or a commercial environment.

• Degree in Building Surveying
• Individual Membership of RICS
• IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
• Experience in building surveying duties
• Knowledge of current CDM regulations
• Understanding of contract management issues
• Knowledge of construction materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage and lead a small team of maintenance operatives

What you'll get in return

Salary of £46,967 and a local authority pension scheme.

Flexible working, 28 days leave plus bank holidays.