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Disrepair Surveyor

Birmingham Temporary £30 - £35 per hour View Job Description
A disrepair building surveyor in social housing inspects homes to identify defects like damp, mould, or structural issues and assesses whether they breach housing standards. They produce reports that guide repairs, legal cases, and ensure landlords meet their duty to keep homes safe and habitable.
  • Immediate Start
  • Long term contract opportunity

About Our Client

Our client acts as a landlord manages social housing across the city, providing homes and tenancy services to thousands of residents. It's responsible for maintenance, rent collection, and meeting housing standards under UK social housing rules.

Job Description



  • Carrying out detailed inspections of social housing properties to identify disrepair such as damp, mould, leaks, structural defects, and poor ventilation


  • Diagnosing the root cause of defects and distinguishing between building issues and tenant-related factors


  • Assessing compliance with housing legislation and standards (e.g. HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard)


  • Preparing clear, professional survey reports with photographs, findings, and repair recommendations


  • Specifying remedial works and advising on appropriate repair methods and priorities


  • Assessing health and safety risks to occupants, particularly vulnerable residents


  • Liaising with landlords, contractors, legal teams, and tenants to explain findings


  • Providing expert or witness evidence in disrepair and housing condition legal cases


  • Monitoring repair works and confirming that defects have been properly resolved



The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and detail-oriented building surveyor with experience in social housing and property disrepair. They will be confident in carrying out inspections, producing clear technical reports, and working professionally with tenants, landlords, and legal teams, with a strong understanding of housing standards and a commitment to improving living conditions for residents.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Rate of pay
  • Immediate start and long term contract
  • Mileage paid
  • Possible perm contract
Contact
Megan Arblaster-Nicholls
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6921234
Phone number
+44 161 829 0360

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property / Building Surveyor
Sector
Property
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Megan Arblaster-Nicholls
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0360
Job reference
JN-012026-6921234