Disrepairs Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Disrepair Surveyor to manage and resolve complex property disrepair issues across their portfolio. Your role will involve conducting inspections, diagnosing issues, and providing robust reports while collaborating with legal and maintenance teams. This position offers competitive pay and benefits in a values-led organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and car allowance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Employee wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in disrepair surveying within social housing.
• Strong technical knowledge of building defects and construction methods.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed property inspections for disrepair claims.
• Identify and diagnose issues like damp and mould.
• Produce technical reports to support maintenance planning.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Report Writing

Education

Experience in disrepair surveying

Tools

Technical Reports

Job description

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We’re excited to be partnering with a large Housing Association, a progressive and purpose-driven housing provider, to recruit a passionate and experienced

As a Disrepairs Surveyor, you’ll play a vital role in upholding this mission by managing and resolving complex property disrepair issues across their portfolio.

The Role:

In this pivotal position, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out detailed property inspections in response to disrepair claims and tenant concerns.
• Identifying and diagnosing issues such as damp, mould, structural faults, and other housing disrepair matters.
• Producing robust technical reports and Schedules of Works to support both internal maintenance planning and potential legal proceedings.
• Collaborating with legal teams, housing officers, and contractors to deliver timely, high-quality repairs and remedial works.
• Acting as an expert witness where necessary in legal disputes and claims processes.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in disrepair surveying within social housing, local authority, or similar environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of building defects, construction methods, and legal frameworks around housing disrepair.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing skills.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• A full UK driving licence
• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays, rising with service
• Generous pension scheme and flexible benefits package
• Employee wellbeing support and professional development opportunities
• The chance to work in a values-led organisation with real social impact