Disrepair Surveyor

Service Care Solutions; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority service provider in Ashford seeks an experienced Disrepair Surveyor for a 6-month ongoing contract. You will manage disrepair cases, conduct inspections, prepare specifications, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in a building-related discipline and experience in a housing environment. A UK driving licence is essential. Competitive pay rates apply.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing disrepair claims within a housing or local authority environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Professional membership (RICS/CIOB) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of occupied and void properties to identify disrepair issues.
• Prepare detailed specifications and raise works orders for operatives.
• Liaise with the Legal team on claims, acting as expert witness when required.
• Oversee contractors and ensure works meet standards.
• Identify structural defects and report findings to the Asset Team.
• Provide technical support to Repairs, Voids, and Compliance teams.
• Ensure compliance with the HHSRS and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold customer service standards.

Skills

Building pathology

Technical knowledge of HHSRS

Customer service standards

Education

Degree in a building-related discipline

Job description

Overview

Disrepair Surveyor - Kent/ Local Authority Client. £30 paye / £40 per hour Umbrella per hour LTD / Umbrella (Inside IR35). 37 hours per week. 6-month ongoing contract.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a busy Housing Repairs team for a Local Authority in the Kent area. This role will be responsible for progressing disrepair cases from claim to completion, ensuring works are specified, managed, and delivered to a high standard across the housing stock.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of occupied and void properties to identify and diagnose disrepair and complex repair issues.
• Prepare detailed specifications using SOR codes and raise works orders for operatives and contractors.
• Liaise with the Legal team on Section 11 and Environmental Protection Act claims, acting as expert witness when required.
• Oversee contractors, carrying out pre- and post-inspections to ensure works meet required standards.
• Identify structural defects and report findings to the Asset Team.
• Provide technical support to Repairs, Voids, and Compliance teams.
• Ensure all work complies with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent standards of customer service.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a building-related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing disrepair claims within a housing or local authority environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, HHSRS, and landlord statutory obligations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Professional membership (RICS/CIOB) is desirable.
• Contact: For more information, please contact James at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)