Disrepair Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

East London

TYPE

Temporary

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Social Housing Experience Building Surveying Stock Condition Surveys HHSRS Assessments Asbestos Regulations Project Management Resident Engagement Report Writing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Disrepair Surveyor

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the East London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Disrepair Surveyor to join their team.

Location: East London, London
Contract Type: Temporary (Ongoing)
Rate: Up to £43.79 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week - Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.
High level of resident engagement to understand and document their concerns regarding their home.
To collaborate with housing and legal teams in addressing potential disputes related to disrepair claims.
To undertake inspections and audits of partnering contractors particularly in relation to disrepair. Reviewing completed work against the schedule and contractor invoices and resolving issues as necessary.
To provide management reports and schedules relating to any deficiencies identified, and when necessary, certify rectification of snagging of items.
Work closely with the Repairs Partnering team ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. Ensure safety, quality, and productivity assessments are carried out so that all work complies with current codes of practice, standards, and legislation, particularly health and safety.
Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.
As required support other surveying functions within Housing Assets.
Undertake / support consultation procedures. Identify issues, resolving as appropriate and escalating complex problems if necessary.
Collate process and analyse complex information. Ensure all required records and information are maintained correctly.
Challenge customers' practice and minimise risk, referring concerns to line manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience of administering building contracts.
Experience of administering partnering contracts.
Experience of building surveying in residential environment
Experience of Stock Condition Surveys
Experience of HHSRS assessments
Experience of liaising with residents
Knowledge of Asbestos Regulations.
Housing legislation and regulations with particular reference to repairs, maintenance
Project Management Skills
Applying Health & Safety, Customer Care and Communications policies appropriately
IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.
Good report writing skills

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