Disrepair Surveyor: Inspect & Resolve Defects (Bristol)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Disrepair Surveyor role in Bristol is available on a full-time basis, working on a temporary contract. You will investigate disrepair claims, inspect properties for defects, and assess liability for landlord repairs while preparing expert reports to support legal responses.

You will work closely with repairs teams, legal representatives and housing colleagues, ensuring investigations and remedial actions meet required standards and statutory obligations, while maintaining clear communication

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building construction and defect diagnosis.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports for legal claims.
• Experience supporting disrepair legal processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate disrepair claims and inspect properties to identify defects.
• Diagnose causation and assess landlord repairing obligations.
• Produce technical reports and witness statements for legal claims.
• Coordinate with repairs teams, contractors and housing colleagues.
• Monitor progress, verify completion, and maintain resident communications.

Skills

Building defect diagnosis

Report writing

Legal case support

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Disrepair Surveyor role in Bristol is available on a full-time basis, working on a temporary contract. You will investigate disrepair claims, inspect properties for defects, and assess liability for landlord repairs while preparing expert reports to support legal responses.

You will work closely with repairs teams, legal representatives and housing colleagues, ensuring investigations and remedial actions meet required standards and statutory obligations, while maintaining clear communication