Disrepairs Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is searching for a Disrepairs Surveyor to manage property disrepair issues effectively. This role involves property inspections, collaborating with legal teams, and producing technical reports, contributing to a progressive housing solution impact. Candidates should have experience in the housing sector, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and car allowance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Employee wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Values-led organisation

Qualifications

• Experience in disrepair surveying within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks around housing disrepair.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed property inspections in response to disrepair claims.
• Produce technical reports for maintenance and legal purposes.
• Collaborate with legal teams and contractors for repairs.

Skills

Technical knowledge of building defects

Communication

Negotiation

Report writing

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