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Disrepair Surveyors

Birmingham Temporary £35 - £36 per hour View Job Description
A disrepair building surveyor inspects social housing properties to identify defects, damage, or maintenance issues that may affect tenants' health, safety, or living conditions. They assess the extent and cause of the disrepair, document evidence, and provide professional reports to help landlords resolve issues and meet their legal repair obligations.
  • Immediate Start
  • Long term contract opportunity

About Our Client



  • One of the largest local authority landlords in the UK, managing a large portfolio of social housing.


  • Responsible for providing safe, affordable homes and maintaining housing standards for thousands of tenants.


  • Delivers housing management, repairs, maintenance, and regeneration programmes across the city.


  • Committed to improving housing conditions, tenant wellbeing, and community development.



Job Description



  • Inspect social housing properties to identify defects, damage, and maintenance issues.


  • Assess the cause, extent, and severity of disrepair affecting tenants' living conditions.


  • Prepare clear inspection reports with photographs, findings, and recommended remedial works.


  • Ensure properties meet legal standards, housing regulations, and landlord repair obligations.


  • Liaise with landlords, housing associations, contractors, and tenants regarding repairs.


  • Provide expert evidence or reports for complaints, claims, or legal disrepair cases.



The Successful Applicant

Experience carrying out residential property inspections, particularly within social housing.

Strong knowledge of building defects, damp and mould, structural issues, and maintenance requirements.

Understanding of housing legislation and landlord repair obligations (e.g., Housing Health and Safety Rating System).

Experience preparing clear, professional survey reports with photographic evidence and repair recommendations.

Ability to assess causes of disrepair and specify appropriate remedial works.

Experience liaising with tenants, housing providers, contractors, and legal teams where required.

What's on Offer

  • Long term contract
  • Good rate of pay
  • Quick start
  • Hybrid working
Contact
Megan Arblaster-Nicholls
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6963963
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-032026-6963963