Disrepair Surveyor

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing consultancy is seeking an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join their Housing team. The role is crucial in ensuring properties are maintained and tenant concerns are addressed promptly while meeting legal obligations. The ideal candidate will have proven surveying experience, strong knowledge of disrepair legislation, and excellent diagnostic and communication skills. This position aims to protect the organization against claims and provide high-quality housing for residents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in surveying within social housing or property management.
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislative frameworks.
• Excellent skills in diagnosing building defects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and survey properties for disrepair issues.
• Manage disrepair claims in compliance with legislation.
• Produce detailed schedules of works and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with legal teams and contractors effectively.
• Monitor progress of works to ensure standards.

Skills

Surveying experience

Knowledge of housing disrepair legislation

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Disrepair Surveyor to join our Housing team. This role is vital in ensuring that properties are well maintained, tenants’ concerns are addressed promptly, and legal disrepair obligations are met. You will play a key part in protecting the organisation against claims while ensuring safe, high-quality housing for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and survey properties to identify disrepair issues and assess works required.
• Manage disrepair claims in line with housing legislation, ensuring compliance with pre‑action protocols.
• Produce detailed schedules of works, reports, and cost estimates.
• Work closely with legal teams, contractors, and housing officers to resolve claims effectively.
• Monitor the progress of works, ensuring completion to required standards and within agreed timescales.
• Provide expert advice on building pathology, defect diagnosis, and remedial solutions.
• Maintain accurate records, case files, and reporting for senior management.

About You

• Proven experience in surveying, ideally within social housing or property management.
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation, pre‑action protocols, and landlord responsibilities.
• Excellent diagnostic skills in building defects and maintenance issues.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage tenants, contractors, and legal representatives.
• Organised, analytical, and able to manage a var...