Building Surveyor - Legal Disrepair

Woodhouse Property Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in the City of London is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to manage legal disrepair workstreams and contribute to team growth. This role offers the chance to lead technical delivery and client liaison in a supportive environment while having a clear path to Director level. Flexible hybrid working is available, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the housing sector.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive and progressive culture

Clear route to Director

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of social and affordable housing.
• Proven experience in defects analysis, contract administration, and specifications.
• Ambition to lead a team and develop a growing area of the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver legal disrepair workstreams for clients.
• Provide technical advice on defects and compliance with legislation.
• Deliver professional services including contract administration.

Skills

Leadership

Technical delivery

Client communication

Defects analysis

Report writing

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Overview

An established and highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy, recognised for their work across the Social and Affordable Housing sector, is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to lead and expand their Legal Disrepair offering. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a forward thinking practice in a key leadership position, with a clear path to Director level as the service line develops.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing and delivering legal disrepair workstreams for housing association and local authority clients, while also contributing to the wider building surveying team. The role combines technical delivery, client liaison and strategic growth of the disrepair discipline.

• Leading on legal disrepair cases from inspection through to expert reporting.
• Providing technical advice on defects, remedial works and compliance with current housing legislation.
• Delivering a range of professional services including contract administration and specification writing.
• Supporting clients in navigating the challenges of Awaab’s Law and improving housing standards.
• Taking ownership of building and developing a specialist disrepair and defects service line.

What You’ll Need

• MRICS qualification preferred, or extensive practical experience in legal disrepair surveying.
• Strong technical knowledge of social and affordable housing.
• Proven experience in defects analysis, contract administration and specifications.
• Excellent report writing and client communication skills.
• Ambition to lead a team and develop a growing area of the business.

Why Apply?

With the introduction of Awaab’s Law, the focus on disrepair has never been greater. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of an industry defining issue — improving standards, influencing policy and making a tangible difference to communities.

Offering flexible hybrid working (3 days office / 2 from home), a supportive and progressive culture, and a clear route to Director, this is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career while contributing to meaningful industry change.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Building Surveyor with a passion for quality housing and a drive to make a genuine impact, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.

To apply, simply click the link and submit your CV.

If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you’d like to have an initial, informal conversation about your next move, feel free to give me a call on 07511 759123. You can also connect with me on LI – Rory Thompson.

I’m currently working on a range of opportunities across the property and construction consultancy space, so even if this role isn’t the one, there may be others that align more closely with what you’re looking for.