Disrepair Surveyor

Carrington West; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local council in London Borough of Croydon is seeking a Senior Disrepair Specialist Officer to inspect properties, manage disrepair issues, and coordinate contractors. You will play a key role in overseeing cases from inspection to completion and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations. The role offers hybrid working, balancing site-based responsibilities and remote work. Candidates with a strong property maintenance background and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong background in property maintenance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong property maintenance background

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Understanding of H&S legislation

Confident with Outlook

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.