We are recruiting an Interim Disrepair Surveyor for a leading Social Housing provider based in Northampton, supporting property services across the local region on a 6-month contract.
As an Interim Disrepair Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing and resolving disrepair cases across housing stock, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard, compliant with regulations, and safe for residents. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused organisation and make an immediate impact.
What’s on offer: Rate: £40 – £45 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: 6-month interim assignment (potential for extension)
Working pattern: Full-time (37–40 hours per week)
About the Company: Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a large portfolio of residential properties across Northampton and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities.
Key responsibilities include:- Conducting detailed inspections relating to disrepair claims, including condition surveys and defect diagnosis
- Preparing technical reports, including expert witness statements where required
- Managing disrepair cases from initial inspection through to resolution
- Overseeing works relating to damp, mould, and structural defects
- Preparing specifications of work and managing contractors to deliver remedial works
- Ensuring all works are compliant with current legislation, regulations, and health & safety standards
- Liaising with tenants, legal teams, contractors, and internal departments
- Monitoring progress of works and ensuring timely resolution of cases
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation to support legal processes
- Supporting wider property services where required
The successful Interim Disrepair Surveyor will have:- Proven experience in a Disrepair Surveyor role, ideally within Social Housing
- Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation and claims handling
- A recognised construction-related qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, Degree in Building Surveying or similar)
- Excellent understanding of building pathology, particularly damp and mould issues
- Experience managing contractors and overseeing remedial works
- Strong report writing skills, ideally with experience producing court-compliant documentation
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
This role would suit an experienced Disrepair Surveyor available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation. If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Fatima on 07451262495 or email fatima.ali@niyaapeople.co.uk!