Property Surveyor

Metropolitan Thames Valley; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Thames Valley is recruiting a Property Disrepair Surveyor in Beeston, Nottingham. This hybrid, full-time role oversees challenging disrepair and major repairs to protect housing stock and residents. You will diagnose complex faults, lead on damp and mould issues, and support cross-team initiatives to improve services.

The role requires proactive, resident-focused delivery, with 37.5 hours per week and a salary in the band of £44,938–£47,303 per annum. Closing date 16 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and resolving complex property repairs.
• Strong understanding of housing construction and maintenance diagnostics.
• Knowledge of damp and mould diagnostics and HHSRS framework.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex building faults across properties.
• Independently manage a varied caseload including damp and mould, disrepair and major repairs.
• Provide technical guidance and post-inspection support to colleagues.
• Support the delivery of planned works and contribute to service improvement.
• Review home improvement requests with safeguarding housing stock in mind.

Skills

Property repairs

Damp & mould

NHF Schedule of Rates

HHSRS

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

£44,938 - £47,303 p/a

Permanent - Full Time

Closing date - 16 October 2026

Head office location: Beeston, Nottingham

Hybrid role - Full Time Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

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

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.

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