Disrepair Surveyor

Venn Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Bristol is seeking a skilled Disrepair Surveyor to join their Repairs & Maintenance team. The role involves investigating legal claims, overseeing repairs, and ensuring communication with tenants. Ideal candidates have experience in building surveying and a strong knowledge of housing legislation. This is a hybrid full-time position, starting with a three-month contract offering £298 per day, and an immediate start is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building surveying and defect diagnosis.
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation and legal processes.
• Track record of managing projects and contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and complete legal claims in Repairs and Maintenance.
• Oversee inspections and coordinate necessary repairs for high quality work.
• Maintain clear communication with tenants and provide detailed case reports.

Skills

Building surveying

Property inspections

Defect diagnosis

Project management

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Tools

iCasework

Job description

Briscol City Council are seeking a skilled and proactive Disrepair Surveyor to join their Repairs & Maintenance team.

Location: Bristol

Set-up: Hybrid

Rate:£298/day via umbrella inside IR35

Duration: Initially 3 months

Hours:Full-time position

Responsibilities

• Ensure all legal claims within Repairs and Maintenance are successfully investigated and completed with minimal litigation, addressing tenants' expectations regarding property conditions
• Conduct thorough inspections, coordinate and oversee necessary repairs including monitoring the work of the trade teams and contractors, from start to completion, ensuring delivery of high quality work
• Ensure clear communication with tenants, provide them with a detailed report to each case, achieving high customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Proven experience in building surveying, property inspections, and defect diagnosis within a housing or maintenance environment
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation, legal claims processes, and dispute resolution
• Track record of managing projects, contractors, and budgets while delivering high-quality outcomes
• Skilled in producing technical reports, specifications, and schedules, with excellent written and verbal communication
• Competent in using housing management or case management IT systems (e.g., iCasework) and handling sensitive customer data securely

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion