Residential Property Inspector & Reports Clerk

Command Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Long-service rewards

Company bonus

Profit share

Job summary

Command Recruitment is seeking a Property Inspections Clerk for a field-based role in Upminster within a busy Residential Lettings team. You will visit properties to perform inspections, document condition, and prepare detailed reports for landlords and internal teams.

Responsibilities include pre-, mid-, and end-of-tenancy inspections, liaising with landlords and tenants, and ensuring timely submission of reports. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy when inspecting and reporting property condition.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage a busy diary.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (face-to-face, written, and verbal).
• Professional and confident approach when dealing with tenants and landlords.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and mobile/tablet-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-tenancy inspections and compile detailed condition reports using bespoke software on a tablet device.
• Carry out mid-tenancy inspections to assess property condition and produce structured reports for landlords.
• Identify and document maintenance or property condition issues and liaise with internal Property Managers where required.
• Discuss maintenance concerns directly with tenants during visits and agree appropriate improvement actions where necessary.
• Conduct end-of-tenancy (check-out) inspections and produce comprehensive condition reports.
• Assess and document property condition against fair wear and tear guidelines.
• Mediate between landlords and tenants regarding deposit-related disputes.
• Support negotiation of fair settlement amounts relating to property condition issues.
• Prepare and submit case documentation to independent adjudicators where agreement cannot be reached.
• Ensure all reports, evidence, and communications are accurately recorded and submitted within deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Professionalism

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tablet/mobile systems

Job description

Command Recruitment is seeking a Property Inspections Clerk for a field-based role in Upminster within a busy Residential Lettings team. You will visit properties to perform inspections, document condition, and prepare detailed reports for landlords and internal teams.

Responsibilities include pre-, mid-, and end-of-tenancy inspections, liaising with landlords and tenants, and ensuring timely submission of reports. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle are required.