Disrepair Surveyor - Social Housing (Hybrid)

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a Local Authority in South London, delivering legal disrepair works across its residential portfolio. You will carry out inspections and surveys, review reports, and manage contractors to ensure timely, cost-efficient repairs to a high standard.

The successful candidate will have proven social housing experience, knowledge of Section 11 obligations and the Environmental Protection Act, plus strong stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Disrepair Surveyor within social housing or a Local Authority.
• Strong knowledge of legal disrepair claims, including Section 11 obligations.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and using SOR codes.
• Contractor management and repair diagnosis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and surveys relating to legal disrepair claims.
• Review expert reports and letters of claim, identifying necessary remedial works.
• Diagnose complex repairs, structural defects and maintenance issues.
• Prepare detailed schedules of works and specifications using SOR codes.
• Raise and manage works orders, variations and IVRs through to completion.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, monitoring progress, quality and costs.
• Undertake pre- and post-inspections to ensure works meet required standards.
• Work closely with Disrepair Case Officers, residents and internal teams to resolve claims.
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, health and safety requirements and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Disrepair surveying

Social housing knowledge

Contractor management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a Local Authority in South London, delivering legal disrepair works across its residential portfolio. You will carry out inspections and surveys, review reports, and manage contractors to ensure timely, cost-efficient repairs to a high standard.

The successful candidate will have proven social housing experience, knowledge of Section 11 obligations and the Environmental Protection Act, plus strong stakeholder engagement