Disrepair Surveyor

R&R Housing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

London Borough of Lambeth is recruiting an Interim Disrepair Surveyor to manage a fast-paced disrepair caseload. Based in London, the role requires up to 3 days on site with 2 days from home and involves inspecting properties, reviewing claims, and coordinating with case officers.

Responsibilities include producing repair specifications, managing contractors, and ensuring value for money while safeguarding tenants. A BSc in Building Surveying or equivalent experience is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience with void management and contractor relationships.
• Knowledge of building pathology and cost-effective repairs.
• Experience in fast-paced surveying/repairs service with variations and post-inspections.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties relating to legal disrepair claims.
• Review expert reports and letters of claim.
• Carry out pre- and post-inspections and diagnose complex repairs.
• Prepare detailed repair specifications using SOR codes and raise works orders.
• Manage and monitor contractors, including variations.
• Work with Disrepair Case Officers on Section 11 and Environmental Protection Act claims.
• Provide technical advice on building pathology, structural defects and cost-effective repairs.
• Carry out quality checks and liaise with the Repairs Cost Team on value for money.
• Deal with tenants/leaseholders and identify safeguarding concerns where necessary.

Skills

Building Surveying

Contractor management

Void management

Building pathology

Education

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

Job description

I’m currently supporting a London Local Authority with the recruitment of Interim Disrepair Surveyors to help manage their current legal disrepair caseload.

• Council: London Borough of Lambeth


• Role: Disrepair Surveyor


• Contract: 6 months (initially)


• Location: 6 Brixton Hill, SW2


• Working pattern: 3 days on site/ 2 days from home

Main responsibilities

• Inspect properties relating to legal disrepair claims.


• Review expert reports and letters of claim.


• Carry out pre- and post-inspections and diagnose complex repairs.


• Prepare detailed repair specifications using SOR codes and raise works orders.


• Manage and monitor contractors, including variations.


• Work with Disrepair Case Officers on Section 11 and Environmental Protection Act claims.


• Provide technical advice on building pathology, structural defects and cost-effective repairs.


• Carry out quality checks and liaise with the Repairs Cost Team on value for money.


• Deal with tenants/leaseholders and identify safeguarding concerns where necessary.


• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying or equivalent demonstrable experience.


• Knowledge of administration systems, databases and void management.


• Experience working in a fast-paced surveying/repairs service, including variations and post-inspections.


• Proven experience managing contractor relationships.