Disrepair Surveyor

Carrington West; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Croydon is seeking a Senior Disrepair Specialist Officer to join their Disrepair Team. The successful candidate will inspect properties, manage disrepair issues from start to finish, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a strong property maintenance background and excellent communication skills. This role offers hybrid working, combining site and office work.

Qualifications

• Strong property maintenance background.
• Technical knowledge of repairs and building issues.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence + Basic DBS.

Responsibilities

• Survey properties and specify disrepair works.
• Raise orders and manage contractors.
• Oversee cases from initial inspection to completion.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Property maintenance background

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Croydon Council are looking for a Senior Disrepair Specialist Officer to join their busy and high-profile Disrepair Team.

You’ll play a key role in inspecting properties, diagnosing disrepair issues, specifying works, and managing cases from start to completion. The role involves contractor management, Health & Safety monitoring, tenant liaison, coordinating temporary decants, and working closely with teams such as Legal and Tenancy. This position is site‑based 4 days a week, with hybrid working from home and the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey properties and specify disrepair works
• Raise orders and manage contractors
• Oversee cases from initial inspection to completion
• Carry out pre-, mid- and post‑inspections
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance
• Support tenants through the works process
• Coordinate temporary decants
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong property maintenance background
• Technical knowledge of repairs and building issues
• Disrepair experience preferred but training provided
• Experience in major repairs or project management desirable
• Social housing experience beneficial
• Understanding of H&S legislation
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Confident with Outlook (other systems training provided)
• Commercial awareness
• Full UK driving licence + Basic DBS

Ideal fit

Maintenance Surveyors, Repairs/Voids Supervisors, Working Supervisors, Project Managers.

For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on 02393 876224 or [e-mail]