Property Inspector – Field Based

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Location: London & surrounding areas (field-based role)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 6:00pm (flexibility required)

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Inspector to join a growing property management operation. This is a field-based role, responsible for carrying out property inspections, safety checks, access management and compliance reporting across a portfolio of residential and mixed-use properties.

You will play a key role in ensuring properties are safe, secure, compliant and well maintained, while protecting occupants, clients and the organisation from risk, reputational damage and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and ad-hoc property inspections across London and surrounding areas

• Inspect properties and perimeters for fire safety, health & safety, environmental health and maintenance issues

• Identify, record and report issues using internal systems and formal property inspection reports

• Take meter readings, test fire alarms and call points, and record results accurately

• Take photographic evidence where required, including before-and-after photos

• Carry out minor remedial actions where possible, particularly relating to fire risk

• Ensure fire escape routes, fire doors and restricted areas remain compliant and secure

• Provide access to properties for contractors, clients, councils, fire brigade and enforcement agencies

• Liaise face-to-face with local authorities, enforcement officers and internal teams

• Communicate professionally with occupants regarding safety issues or rule breaches

• Ensure rooms and restricted areas are left secure and as found after inspections or access

• Maintain accurate records and submit reports at the time of inspection

• Manage daily itineraries efficiently using knowledge of London transport networks

• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging or high-pressure situations

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in property inspection, property management, facilities, compliance or housing

• Strong knowledge of fire safety, health & safety and property compliance

• Good working knowledge of London and surrounding areas

• Highly organised with strong logistical and time-management skills

• Ability to prioritise workload and respond to urgent incidents or emergencies

• Confident using basic IT systems, email and mobile applications

• Calm, professional and courteous with excellent interpersonal skills

• Willingness to work flexible hours when required

• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role

What’s on Offer

• £35,000 salary

• Fully field-based role with autonomy and variety

• Long-term opportunity within an established property operation

• Training, support and ongoing development

• Monday to Friday working pattern with flexibility when required