Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsImmediate StartLong term ContractAbout Our ClientThe client is one of the largest local authorities in the UK, managing a diverse and extensive portfolio of social housing serving a major metropolitan population. The organisation operates within a highly regulated public-sector environment, prioritising statutory compliance, tenant wellbeing, and the delivery of safe, decent homes at scale.Job DescriptionUndertake inspections of occupied council housing stock to identify building defects, disrepair, and health & safety hazardsDiagnose causes of disrepair including damp, mould, condensation, structural defects, roofing failures, and deterioration of building fabricAssess properties in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, and HHSRSPrepare detailed inspection reports, Schedules of Works, specifications, and cost estimates to remedy identified disrepairRespond to housing disrepair claims and complaints, completing pre-action protocol inspections and providing technical input to legal servicesSupport legal proceedings by producing accurate, evidence-based reports and attending case conferences or court as requiredManage and monitor contractors carrying out remedial works, ensuring compliance with specifications, health & safety regulations, and council standardsLiaise effectively with tenants, housing officers, legal teams, and external contractors, maintaining a professional and customer-focused approachEnsure works are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets, and service level agreementsIdentify and escalate risks relating to asbestos, fire safety, safeguarding, and occupant vulnerabilityMaintain accurate records of inspections, defects, and completed works using housing management and asset systemsContribute to the continuous improvement of disrepair and maintenance processes within Birmingham City Council's housing servicesThe Successful ApplicantExtensive experience surveying and inspecting occupied social housing stock to diagnose building defects, disrepair, and health & safety issuesStrong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation, including Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)Proven ability to assess damp, mould, condensation, structural movement, roofing failures, and building fabric defects within traditional and non-traditional council propertiesExperience preparing Schedules of Works, specifications, and cost estimates to remedy disrepair in line with Birmingham City Council standards and policiesSkilled in responding to housing disrepair claims, pre-action protocol inspections, and supporting legal services with technical reports and evidenceAbility to manage contractors on site, monitor works, and ensure compliance with specifications, building regulations, and health & safety requirementsConfident in liaising with tenants, housing officers, legal teams, and external stakeholders, demonstrating a customer-focused and empathetic approachExperience using housing management and asset systems to record inspections, track defects, and update property condition dataWhat's on OfferGreat Hourly RateImmediate StartLong term, secure contractFlexible and hybrid workingContactMegan Arblaster-NichollsQuote job refJN-012026-6921234Phone number+44 161 829 0360Job summaryJob functionPropertySubsectorProperty / Building SurveyorSectorPropertyLocationBirminghamContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameMegan Arblaster-NichollsConsultant phone+44 161 829 0360Job referenceJN-012026-6921234
