Disrepair Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Northampton
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Disrepair claims Building Surveying Housing disrepair legislation Damp and mould issues Report writing Health & Safety Contractor management

FULL 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.

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
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