Disrepair & Litigations Surveyor

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Disrepair & Litigations Surveyor for a 12-month contract in Birmingham. Responsibilities include conducting property inspections, preparing legal reports, and managing disrepair cases, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have professional surveying qualifications and experience in property disrepair cases. This role offers a competitive day rate within a reputable organisation in the housing sector.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

12-month contract

Opportunity to contribute to a reputable organisation in housing sector

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in surveying or a related field.
• Experience in handling property disrepair cases and legal disputes.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and construction standards.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Confidence to provide expert witness testimony if required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed property inspections to identify disrepair issues.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for legal claims and litigation.
• Collaborate with legal teams for accurate case preparation.
• Manage disrepair cases efficiently and keep parties informed.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards.
• Attend court hearings as required to provide testimony.

Skills

Surveying qualifications

Experience in property disrepair cases

Knowledge of building regulations

Report-writing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Expert witness testimony confidence

Education

Professional qualifications in surveying or related field

Job description

• 12 Month Contract
• Excellent day rate available, immediate start

About Our Client

This is a temporary opportunity within a large organisation which has an established reputation for delivering high-quality services in construction and property management.

Job Description

• Conduct detailed property inspections to identify disrepair issues and potential liabilities.
• P35 reports, Section 11's and 6.3 assessments relating to a clause within the pre-action protocol
• Prepare comprehensive reports to support legal claims and litigation processes.
• Provide expert advice on building defects and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure accurate and timely case preparation.
• Manage disrepair cases efficiently, keeping all relevant parties informed of progress.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and health and safety standards.
• Attend court hearings as required to provide professional testimony.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all assigned cases.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Disrepair & Litigations Surveyor should have:

• Professional qualifications in surveying or a related field.
• Experience in handling property disrepair cases and legal disputes.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and construction standards.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Confidence to provide expert witness testimony if required.

What's on Offer

• A competitive day rate
• 12 Month contract available
• Opportunity to contribute to a reputable organisation within the housing sector