TEMP - Technical Inspector

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Technical Inspector to work with a Local Authority client in London. The role involves inspecting housing stock, conducting surveys, and providing technical assessments of properties and building works.

You will identify defects, prepare specifications, and monitor on-site progress while liaising with residents, contractors and internal teams to ensure works meet required standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Technical Inspector, Building Surveyor, Clerk of Works or similar role within social housing, Local Authority or property environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting the Council's housing stock and carrying out surveys with accurate technical assessments.
• Identify defects and remedial works; prepare clear technical recommendations and specifications.
• Collaborate with contractors, surveyors, housing teams and internal stakeholders to progress works to standard.
• Monitor on-site works, assess quality and progress; identify issues and ensure remedial action.

Job description

Hill & Hill Recruitment are seeking a Technical Inspector to work with one of our Local Authority clients based in London.

Key Responsibilities

• You will play a key role in inspecting the Council's housing stock, carrying out surveys and providing accurate technical assessments of properties and building works.
• The role will involve undertaking property inspections, identifying defects and required remedial works, and preparing clear technical recommendations and specifications.
• You will work closely with contractors, surveyors, housing teams, property services and other internal stakeholders to ensure works are identified, progressed and completed to the required standard.
• You will monitor works on site, assess quality and progress, identify any issues or defects and ensure appropriate remedial action is taken.
• You will provide accurate information and updates relating to property condition, repairs, planned works and outstanding defects, maintaining appropriate records and reporting findings to senior colleagues.
• The role will involve attending properties and sites as required, liaising with residents, contractors and colleagues to resolve technical issues and ensure works are delivered effectively.
• You will support the wider surveying and asset management function by providing technical input into property inspections, condition assessments and works programmes.

Your Experience

• Significant experience working as a Technical Inspector, Building Surveyor, Clerk of Works or similar role within social housing, Local Authority or a property environment.
• Strong experience undertaking property inspections, building surveys and identifying defects across residential housing stock.
• Good knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs and remedial works.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, schedules of works and/or reports based on property inspections.
• Proven ability to monitor contractors and assess the quality and progress of works on site.
• Experience identifying defects, diagnosing building issues and recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and relevant standards relating to residential property.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong IT and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate inspection records and produce clear technical reports.
• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, Housing or a related discipline would be advantageous.