Disrepairs Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading housing association seeks a passionate Disrepairs Surveyor for a full-time permanent role. You'll manage complex property disrepair issues, conduct inspections, and collaborate with legal teams to ensure timely repairs. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and generous benefits in a values-driven organization.

Benefits

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 or similar.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and legal frameworks.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed property inspections for disrepair claims.
• Diagnose issues such as damp and structural faults.
• Produce technical reports to support maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with legal teams and contractors for repairs.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Report Writing

Technical Knowledge of Building Defects

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Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Disrepairs Surveyor

Location: Hampshire

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

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