Disrepair Surveyor (Hybrid) - Social Housing Health & Safety

Michael Page; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a disrepair surveyor to inspect residential properties, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and standards. The role involves diagnosing building defects, preparing reports, and managing remedial works. Candidates should have extensive experience in social housing and knowledge of housing disrepair legislation. The position offers great hourly rates, immediate start, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Great Hourly Rate

Immediate Start

Long term, secure contract

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in surveying occupied social housing to diagnose issues.
• Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation.
• Ability to manage contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect council housing to identify defects and hazards.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and manage remedial works.
• Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and legal teams.

Skills

Housing disrepair legislation knowledge

Surveying and inspecting building defects

Health and safety compliance

Tenant communication skills

Job description

A local authority in the UK seeks a disrepair surveyor to inspect residential properties, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and standards. The role involves diagnosing building defects, preparing reports, and managing remedial works. Candidates should have extensive experience in social housing and knowledge of housing disrepair legislation. The position offers great hourly rates, immediate start, and flexible working arrangements.