Property Surveyor

Metropolitan Housing Trust; Beeston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group in Beeston is recruiting an experienced Property Disrepair Surveyor to lead investigations and resolve complex repairs, disrepair claims, damp and mould issues, and major defects. This hybrid, full-time role offers a 37.5-hour week and a salary in the £44,938–£47,303 range, reflecting the importance of housing assets and resident safety.

You will manage a varied caseload, provide technical guidance, and collaborate across departments to ensure homes are safe,

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and resolving non-routine property repairs, disrepair claims, and major defects.
• Strong knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates and housing construction.
• Proficient in damp and mould diagnostics and applying HHSRS.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex building faults across the housing stock.
• Independently manage a varied caseload including damp and mould, disrepair claims, and insurance works.
• Lead on accurate diagnosis of building issues using damp/mould diagnostics, HHSRS, and building pathology.
• Provide technical guidance and post-inspection support to colleagues.
• Support ad hoc planned works and contribute to service improvement.
• Review home improvement requests with emphasis on safeguarding housing stock.
• Collaborate across departments on continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Property surveying

Damp and mould diagnostics

HHSRS knowledge

Building pathology

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

The role

Join Us as a Property Disrepair Surveyor - Make a Lasting Impact on Homes and Lives

£44,938 - £47,303

Head office location: Beeston, Nottingham

Hybrid role - Full Time Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

Are you a skilled and solution-focused surveyor with a passion for diagnosing and resolving complex property issues? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise improves lives and protects vital housing assets?

We're on the lookout for an experienced Property Surveyor to play a key role in our dynamic Property Directorate. This is your opportunity to take ownership of challenging repairs, structural issues, and major defects-delivering real results for our residents while balancing quality, compliance, and value for money.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead the investigation and resolution of non-routine repairs, disrepair claims, damp and mould issues, and ad hoc planned replacements. You'll bring a proactive and resident-focused mindset, working collaboratively across departments to ensure every home is safe, secure, and well-maintained.

What You'll Be Doing

• Be the go-to expert across the Property Directorate for diagnosing and resolving complex building faults.
• Independently manage a varied caseload including damp and mould, insurance works, disrepair claims, and more significant or specialist repairs.
• Lead on the accurate diagnosis of building issues, applying your strong knowledge of damp and mould, HHSRS, and building pathology to identify and categorise Category 1 & 2 hazards.
• Provide technical guidance and post-inspection support to colleagues, ensuring quality and consistency across all property works.
• Support the delivery of ad hoc planned works and contribute to continual service improvement through innovation and professional insight.
• Review and advise on home improvement requests with a focus on safeguarding our housing stock.
• Play an active role in cross-team initiatives that drive business improvement and enhance the resident experience.

What You'll Bring

• A proven track record in managing and resolving complex property repairs and maintenance issues.
• A deep understanding of housing construction, maintenance diagnostics, and the NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Strong grasp of damp and mould diagnostics and the ability to apply the HHSRS framework effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for translating technical issues into clear, resident-friendly solutions.
• A genuine curiosity, commitment, and drive to fix things right, the first time-within budget and to the highest standard.
• Experience working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Additional Information

• The nature of this role means that the post holder may come in to contact with vulnerable adults. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for business use required for this role
• New applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on an ongoing basis, so candidates can expect to receive an update on their application within 48 hours of submission.