About the Role
Disrepair Surveyor
5 Month Contract (with potential for extension)
£28 per hour (Umbrella)
Immediate Start Available
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong background in housing disrepair? We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join a dynamic housing team, playing a critical role in managing and resolving disrepair cases within statutory timeframes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the legal implications of disrepair claims, and can deliver high-quality technical oversight from inspection through to case closure.
The Role
As a Building Surveyor (Disrepair), you will take ownership of a caseload of disrepair matters, ensuring inspections, reporting, and remedial works are completed efficiently and to a high professional standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out technical inspections of disrepair properties within required timescales
Produce clear, detailed, and accurate schedules of works
Validate expert reports and ensure recommendations are practical, compliant, and cost-effective
Liaise with contractors, legal teams, and housing officers to progress cases efficiently
Provide professional oversight to ensure works are delivered to required standards
Monitor and track progress to support case resolution within legal timeframes
Contribute to improved reporting, forecasting, and case management processes
About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:
Proven experience working specifically within housing disrepair
Strong technical knowledge of residential building defects and remedial solutions
Experience producing detailed schedules of works
An understanding of legal processes relating to housing disrepair claims
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to manage a varied caseload and meet strict deadlines
If you have essential disrepair experience and looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Tech Stack
technical inspectionsschedule of worksresidential building defectsremedial solutionsstakeholder managementcase management