Disrepair Surveyor

Disrepair Surveyor

• You will be working as an Interim Disrepair Surveyor for a social housing providers in Essex.
• You will be responsible for inspecting properties, diagnosing building defects, and ensuring compliance with housing disrepair legislation.
• The role involves preparing detailed and accurate Civil Procedure Rules complaint inspection reports, managing remedial works, liaising with tenants, contractors and other council departments to resolve disrepair claims efficiently and professionally.
• £400 per day, paid via an umbrella company.
• 6–12 Month Contract with the option to extend if everyone is happy.
• Interim, Full-time.

Disrepair Surveyor Responsibilities

• To undertake technical surveys on the housing stock, including leasehold flats, to identify and make accurate diagnosis of complex repairs, including specifying materials, work content trades and place the work with suitable contractor
• Produce accurate, detailed CPR compliant reports including photographic evidence and costs estimates for remedial works. Copy of at two CPR compliant survey reports to be submitted and reviewed prior to any offer.
• Maintain clear records for potential legal proceedings and to attend court hearings to give expert witness evidence if required.
• Work closely with the Disrepair Managers and Contractor to manage disrepair claims from initial inspection through to resolution. This may include additional progress inspections.
• Responsible to undertake all post inspections ensuring all works are completed to a satisfactory standard and to arrange for rectification of any sub-standard works identified.
• Complete assessment of works for exclusions by the partnering contractors monthly, ensuring that works have been carried out to the correct quality and standard required and to arrange for any refund or credit note for any overcharging of works that is identified.

Disrepair Surveyor Applicant Essentials

• Experience and knowledge of the building maintenance industry including relevant experience in the inspection of domestic property and the remedy of maintenance problems.
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation and Awaab’s Law.
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple inspections and completion of reports to meet strict deadlines under pressure.
• Good level of IT skills, including word, Excel and design software.
• Experience of developing and sustaining effective working relationships and communications, both internally and externally, with a range of contacts.

How do I apply for this Disrepair Surveyor position?

If this is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Interim Disrepair Surveyor position – click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Alternatively, you can directly email Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com

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