Housing Inspector

Concept Housing Association; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive housing association is looking for a Housing Inspector to ensure the compliance and maintenance of properties. Responsibilities include conducting regular assessments, managing building projects, and overseeing asset records. The ideal candidate will have a degree in property management and relevant experience in asset management principles. Join a supportive work environment that values diversity and offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Mileage allowance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in property, estates management, facilities, surveying, or similar.
• Awareness of asset management principles.
• Understanding of leases, service level agreements, and dilapidations.

Responsibilities

• Regular assessment of homes for compliance and maintenance.
• Ensure properties meet Decent Homes Standard.
• Manage building projects from start to finish.

Skills

Asset management principles

Understanding of leases

Knowledge of the Building Safety Act

Education

Degree in property management or surveying

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

The Housing Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring that properties are appropriately utilised, remain safe, are well‑maintained and financially sustainable. This involves maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records, ensuring that all databases and information systems reflect the current status of each of our properties.

A key aspect of the role is to proactively monitor compliance, taking into account legal, statutory, contractual, and regulatory requirements and taking immediate action where risks are identified. The Housing Inspector is responsible for producing and acting upon jeopardy reports to maintain statutory compliance.

Additionally, the role includes overseeing asset registers and making informed recommendations regarding investment, divestment and improvement that support the organisation's wider strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular assessment of homes
• Ensuring compliance with Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS
• Recording defects and developing repair specifications
• Liaising with contractors for timely completion
• Managing building projects end-to-end
• Engaging with statutory bodies (planning authorities, building control, Building Safety Regulator)
• Maintaining accurate asset records and systems
• Leading on asset-related queries
• Advising on suitability and sustainability of new assets
• Building relationships with internal teams, partners, and external agencies
• Contributing to projects ensuring assets remain safe and cost‑effective

Relevant essential skills and experience

• A degree or relevant qualification in property, estates management, facilities, surveying, or similar e.g. RICS, CIOB
• Awareness of asset management principles
• Understanding of leases, service level agreements and dilapidations
• Understanding of the golden thread, building safety gateways and the wider implications of the Building Safety Act

Please note - In line with our recruitment policy, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have not previously applied for this role.

Why Join Us?

• Company pension scheme for your future
• Life assurance (four times your salary)
• Private medical insurance for peace of mind
• Salary exchange for an electric car (subject to eligibility)
• Additional leave options: bereavement, life events, emergency days, and even your birthday if it falls on a weekday
• Christmas office closedown days to enjoy the festive season
• Access to an employee reward portal
• Employee referral scheme to share opportunities
• Mileage allowance for work‑related travel
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay to support growing families
• Employee assistance programme for confidential help and advice

Our Inclusive Culture

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Every application is assessed based on role requirements - never on gender, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

We celebrate diversity and foster an environment where everyone feels valued and respected