Property Inspector

Wolverhampton Homes Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Real Living Wage employer

National Express discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Learning and development support

Job summary

Wolverhampton Homes is seeking a Property Inspector to join the Asset & Stock Investment Team. You will carry out inspections, collect stock condition data and help shape future investment decisions across the housing portfolio.

You will support a high-quality inspection service, identify defects, provide technical advice, and work with wider teams to deliver right solutions first time. This role is field-based in Wolverhampton with a 37-hour week and permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in property inspections, surveying, construction, repairs or maintenance.
• Ability to identify building defects and practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and stock condition surveys.
• Prepare accurate repair specifications and raise repairs using SOR.
• Diagnose defects and advise on remedial actions.
• Record property data using mobile technology and provide technical support.

Skills

Property inspections

Surveying

Construction knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Property Inspector

Salary: £42,101 - £44,332

Hours: 37 hours per week (Occasional work outside normal working hours to support operational service needs)
Directorate:Housing Operations
Service Area:Assets and Stock Investment
Location:Wolverhampton
Workstyle: Field

Job type: Permanent

Help us understand our homes and improve the lives of our customers

Do you have a keen eye for property defects and a passion for delivering excellent customer service? We're looking for a Property Inspector to join our Asset & Stock Investment Team and play a vital role in ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. You'll be out in our communities carrying out inspections, identifying defects, gathering stock condition information and helping shape future investment decisions across our housing portfolio.

What you'll be doing

You’ll support the delivery of a high-quality property inspection service across our housing stock.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out property inspections and stock condition surveys
• Preparing accurate repair specifications, quantifying works and raising repairs using the Schedule of Rates (SOR).
• Diagnosing building defects and identifying appropriate remedial actions
• Identifying damp, mould, disrepair and health and safety concerns
• Recording accurate property data using mobile technology
• Providing technical advice and support to customers and colleagues
• Working with wider teams to ensure customers receive the right solutions first time

About you

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you're enthusiastic about this role but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

• Do you have experience in property inspections, surveying, construction, repairs or maintenance?
• Can you identify building defects and recommend practical solutions?
• Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?
• Can you manage your own workload and work effectively across multiple locations?
• Are you passionate about helping customers and improving homes?
• Do you have experience working within housing, maintenance or construction environments?

Benefits of working with us

We offer a range of great benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy extra leave each year.
• Excellent pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Real Living Wage employer, ensuring fair and competitive pay.
• Green travel options, including National Express discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Learning and development support, including access to My Learning Hub and progression opportunities.

You can find more details about our full benefits package on our website, showcasing everything we offer to support your wellbeing and development.

Our organisation

We are committed to making the city an even better place to live, providing good quality homes in safe, welcoming neighbourhoods. We believe that everyone in Wolverhampton Homes can play their part in making this happen – with the right support. Whether you are just getting started in your career or looking for your next step, you've come to the right place. You’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference to residents every single day.

Equality and Diversity

We are proud of our diverse workforce, representative of the city we serve, and we believe that people perform best when they can be themselves. Diversity and inclusion are key to our success, and we encourage colleagues to join our equality forums.

Our top priority is finding the best person for each role and for our company. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you are enthusiastic about this role, are customer-focused and solutions orientated, but don’t meet every point above, we still encourage you to apply.

Reports to: Senior Property Inspectors

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Interview date: 11 November 2026

Contact for an informal discussion / more information:

Richard Raybould - [e-mail]