Disrepair Surveyor

Walker & Sloan; Bristol; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing client is seeking a motivated Disrepair Surveyor to join their team in the United Kingdom. The role involves conducting detailed property inspections, diagnosing disrepair issues, and managing works delivered by contractors. Ideal candidates will have a relevant technical qualification and strong knowledge of damp and mould issues, along with flexible working options and a focus on wellbeing. This position offers a salary ranging from £45,000 to £49,000.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Career development frameworks

Pension scheme

Volunteering hours

Discounts on shopping and dining

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Disrepair legislation, HHSRS assessments.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out detailed property inspections focusing on disrepair, damp, and mould.
• Accurately diagnosing building defects and damp issues.
• Specifying and managing works delivered by DLO and external contractors.

Skills

Building pathology expertise

Customer complaint management

Technical advice

Education

Relevant technical qualification (HNC or higher) in Building, Surveying, damp remediation

Tools

MS Word

Surveying software/tools

Job description

Overview

Location: Home based (With occasional travel to nearby regions)

Salary: £45,000- £49,000

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Our housing client are looking for a motivated Disrepair Surveyor to join the team and play a vital role in supporting residents and improving the homes they manage. You'll be part of a dedicated property team, working flexibly across the region to assess, diagnose and help resolve some of our most complex property challenges.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out detailed property inspections with a focus on disrepair, damp, and mould
• Accurately diagnosing building defects and damp issues using building pathology expertise
• Specifying and managing works delivered by our DLO and external contractors, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality standards
• Supporting our Response Surveyors with in-depth damp investigations and technical advice
• Providing training and support to colleagues to raise awareness of disrepair and damp-related issues
• Managing customer complaints with professionalism and empathy

About you

• A relevant technical qualification (HNC or higher) in Building, Surveying, damp remediation or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of Disrepair legislation, HHSRS assessments
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, particularly related to damp and mould
• Skilled in using MS Word and surveying software/tools
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to travel across our operating region

What's on offer?

• Flexible working options tailored to suit your life and our business needs
• A strong focus on wellbeing, including mental health support, EAP, health cash plan and workshops
• Career development through structured leader and colleague development frameworks
• Pension scheme (defined contribution) and life assurance
• Volunteering hours to support causes that matter to you
• Discounts on shopping, dining, gyms, holidays and more
• Generous enhanced leave and recognition schemes to celebrate your success