Housing Disrepair Expert Witness & Technical Advocate

1st Select; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in housing assessments in the United Kingdom seeks a professional to perform technical inspections and assessments related to housing disrepair and building defects. The candidate will produce expert reports and provide court testimony, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in building surveying and strong expertise in diagnosing issues like damp and mould, alongside excellent communication skills. This role demands high attention to detail and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing disrepair investigation or building surveying.
• Strong expertise in diagnosing damp, mould, and building defects.
• Demonstrable experience producing technical or expert reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed property inspections.
• Produce CPR-compliant expert witness reports.
• Attend court hearings to provide oral expert evidence.

Skills

Housing disrepair investigation

Building surveying

Diagnosing damp and mould

Technical reporting

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of legal frameworks

Education

Degree/HND in Building Surveying

Expert Witness or CPR 35 training

Job description

A leading specialist in housing assessments in the United Kingdom seeks a professional to perform technical inspections and assessments related to housing disrepair and building defects. The candidate will produce expert reports and provide court testimony, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in building surveying and strong expertise in diagnosing issues like damp and mould, alongside excellent communication skills. This role demands high attention to detail and professional conduct.