Legal Disrepair Surveyor

Elevate Projects Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Greater London is looking for a Legal Disrepair Surveyor. The role involves inspecting residential properties, preparing reports for legal proceedings, and supporting cases. Candidates must have experience managing housing disrepair claims, a strong understanding of related legal processes, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive rate of £330 per day and seeks a hands-on surveyor who can work under pressure and advise on remedial solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing housing disrepair cases, ideally within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of the legal disrepair process and court expectations.
• Experience producing Part 35 compliant reports.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently in a pressured environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting residential properties subject to legal disrepair claims.
• Preparing clear, robust technical reports for use in legal proceedings.
• Supporting both pre-litigation and litigated cases.
• Advising on remedial works, costs, and realistic programmes.
• Working with legal services, housing teams, contractors, and external solicitors.
• Acting as an expert witness where required.

Skills

Housing disrepair management

English proficiency

Technical report writing

Education

Relevant surveying qualification

Job description

Legal Disrepair Surveyor, North London, £330 per day.

A North London local authority is recruiting an experienced Legal Disrepair Surveyor to support its housing service on an interim basis. The role is delivery-focused and sits squarely in the legal disrepair space.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting residential properties subject to legal disrepair claims
• Preparing clear, robust technical reports for use in legal proceedings
• Supporting both pre-litigation and litigated cases
• Advising on remedial works, costs, and realistic programmes
• Working with legal services, housing teams, contractors, and external solicitors
• Acting as an expert witness where required

Requirements

• Proven experience managing housing disrepair cases, ideally within a local authority
• Strong understanding of the legal disrepair process and court expectations
• Experience producing Part 35 compliant reports
• Ability to manage a caseload independently in a pressured environment
• Relevant surveying qualification or equivalent practical experience

This is a hands-on role for a surveyor who is comfortable operating in a legally exposed setting and standing by their professional judgment.

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.