Disrepair Surveyor

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Job Description

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.
Whats on offer:
Rate: £40 £45 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: 6-month interim assignment (potential for extension)
Working pattern: Full-time (3740 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 !

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Location:
Northampton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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