Vacant Property Inspector

Clearway Utilities Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DebtSquared, the commercial debt recovery division of the Clearway Group, is hiring a Vacant Property Inspector. You will conduct scheduled inspections of vacant properties using our in-house app, completing a comprehensive 32-point checklist with photographic evidence to assess condition, building integrity and potential risks.

You will travel across multiple sites within the Birmingham catchment and surrounding areas, ensuring timely, accurate records and escalation of risks in line with

Qualifications

• Experience in property inspection, mobile patrol, or similar roles.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Comfortable travelling to multiple properties and working independently.
• Knowledge of RAMS and health and safety practices.
• Experience with insurance compliance or property management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct void property inspections following a 32-point checklist.
• Record findings accurately in the in-house inspections app.
• Capture photographic evidence of property condition, risks, damage, and readings.
• Escalate significant issues promptly per escalation procedures.
• Liaise with internal teams to support repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Property inspection

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Independent work

RAMS knowledge

Health and safety

Digital apps

Job description

DebtSquared is the commercial debt recovery division of the Clearway Group — a long-established, UK-wide business that’s been helping landlords, property managers and companies recover what they’re owed for decades. From commercial rent and service charge arrears to unpaid invoices and tenant tracing, we give clients a faster, fairer route to recovering their money, always backed by full legal compliance and our no-collection, no-fee promise.We work with some of the most recognisable names in the country, including the NHS, Barratt, Kier and McDonald’s, and we’re trusted because we get results without cutting corners.

Why join us?

Because debt recovery doesn’t have to be faceless. We’re a team that takes pride in doing a genuinely difficult job well, professionally, compliantly, and with real care for the people on both sides of a case. You’ll be part of an established group with the stability that brings, while working in a division that’s growing and modernising the way recovery is done.

Working Hours: 42.5hrs a week

Salary: £29,464.00

Location: Coventry, Northampton, Milton Keynes. Supporting the Birmingham area

Purpose of the Role

The Vacant Property Inspector is responsible for carrying out scheduled insurance compliance inspections of vacant properties. Using the company’s in-house inspections application, the role ensures accurate completion of a comprehensive 32-point checklist, supported by photographic evidence, to assess property condition, building integrity, and potential risks. The inspector plays a key role in safeguarding vacant properties by maintaining accurate records, reporting issues promptly, and escalating risks that could result in damage or non-compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Inspections & Reporting

• Conduct thorough inspections of void properties in line with the 32-point checklist.
• Record inspection findings accurately using the company’s in-house application.
• Capture photographic evidence of property condition, risks, damage, meter readings, and site access.
• Escalate significant issues promptly to the office team in line with escalation procedures.

Compliance & Accuracy

• Maintain accurate and compliant inspection records at all times.
• Ensure inspections are completed on schedule and in line with client and insurance requirements.
• Follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and report near misses and incidents

Collaboration & Independent Working

• Provide access to properties for clients and subcontractors, ensuring key management processes are followed.
• Liaise with internal teams to support repairs, maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Manage workload independently, working across multiple properties while maintaining professionalism and adherence to schedules.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in property inspection, mobile patrol, or response roles (or similar).
• Confident using smartphones and digital applications.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Experience in roles requiring regular travel and independent working.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and RAMS.
• Experience working with insurance compliance or property management is beneficial.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references