Disrepair Surveyor

Michael Page; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a disrepair surveyor to inspect residential properties, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and standards. The role involves diagnosing building defects, preparing reports, and managing remedial works. Candidates should have extensive experience in social housing and knowledge of housing disrepair legislation. The position offers great hourly rates, immediate start, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Great Hourly Rate

Immediate Start

Long term, secure contract

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in surveying occupied social housing to diagnose issues.
• Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation.
• Ability to manage contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect council housing to identify defects and hazards.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and manage remedial works.
• Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and legal teams.

Skills

Housing disrepair legislation knowledge

Surveying and inspecting building defects

Health and safety compliance

Tenant communication skills

Job description

A disrepair surveyor inspects residential properties to identify building defects, health and safety hazards, and breaches of housing standards, particularly in relation to damp, mould, and structural issues. They specify and monitor remedial works, support disrepair claims, and ensure properties are brought back into compliance with housing legislation and landlord responsibilities.

Client Details

The client is one of the largest local authorities in the UK, managing a diverse and extensive portfolio of social housing serving a major metropolitan population. The organisation operates within a highly regulated public-sector environment, prioritising statutory compliance, tenant wellbeing, and the delivery of safe, decent homes at scale.

Description

• Undertake inspections of occupied council housing stock to identify building defects, disrepair, and health & safety hazards
• Diagnose causes of disrepair including damp, mould, condensation, structural defects, roofing failures, and deterioration of building fabric
• Assess properties in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, and HHSRS
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, Schedules of Works, specifications, and cost estimates to remedy identified disrepair
• Respond to housing disrepair claims and complaints, completing pre-action protocol inspections and providing technical input to legal services
• Support legal proceedings by producing accurate, evidence-based reports and attending case conferences or court as required
• Manage and monitor contractors carrying out remedial works, ensuring compliance with specifications, health & safety regulations, and council standards
• Liaise effectively with tenants, housing officers, legal teams, and external contractors, maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach
• Ensure works are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets, and service level agreements
• Identify and escalate risks relating to asbestos, fire safety, safeguarding, and occupant vulnerability
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, defects, and completed works using housing management and asset systems
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of disrepair and maintenance processes within Birmingham City Council's housing services

Profile

• Extensive experience surveying and inspecting occupied social housing stock to diagnose building defects, disrepair, and health & safety issues
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation, including Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Proven ability to assess damp, mould, condensation, structural movement, roofing failures, and building fabric defects within traditional and non-traditional council properties
• Experience preparing Schedules of Works, specifications, and cost estimates to remedy disrepair in line with Birmingham City Council standards and policies
• Skilled in responding to housing disrepair claims, pre-action protocol inspections, and supporting legal services with technical reports and evidence
• Ability to manage contractors on site, monitor works, and ensure compliance with specifications, building regulations, and health & safety requirements
• Confident in liaising with tenants, housing officers, legal teams, and external stakeholders, demonstrating a customer-focused and empathetic approach
• Experience using housing management and asset systems to record inspections, track defects, and update property condition data

Job Offer

• Great Hourly Rate
• Immediate Start
• Long term, secure contract
• Flexible and hybrid working