Housing Surveyor-Disrepair
JOB_53090874676530Job type
PermanentLocation
NorthamptonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
45967
Permanent job, social housing dis repair surveying
A well-established Social Housing provider
This post will focus on Disrepair/Damp, Mould and Condensation, as well as cases that pertain to fire damage and those of a structural nature.
The Role
Working as part of the Complex Case Team with the property directorate Management Team, you will provide insight, experience and direction to your team.
In this exciting new role, you will take a lead in delivering on complex cases through a dedicated team. The two roles will have responsibility for all cases within a defined operating area. You will have experienced a range of contract delivery models and ensure customer involvement, and their safety is your priority.
To provide the efficient and effective oversight of complex works.
• Conduct detailed property inspections to identify disrepair issues, including damp, mould, structural defects, and other maintenance concerns.
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive reports and provide recommendations for remedial actions in line with legislative requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with tenants, landlords, and legal teams to investigate complaints and resolve disputes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders to oversee repair works and ensure quality standards.
• Provide expert witness statements for legal proceedings, if required.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation
• Conduct detailed property inspections to identify disrepair issues, including damp, mould, structural defects, and other maintenance concerns.
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive reports and provide recommendations for remedial actions in line with legislative requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with tenants, landlords, and legal teams to investigate complaints and resolve disputes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders to oversee repair works and ensure quality standards.
• Provide expert witness statements for legal proceedings, if required.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation
The Person
The successful candidate will have a significant amount of recent relevant experience and professional qualifications in a relevant area.
In addition, they will have a track record of successfully delivering significant and varied work programmes, complex complaints and Disrepair cases in a public sector or commercial environment.
In addition, they will have a track record of successfully delivering significant and varied work programmes, complex complaints and Disrepair cases in a public sector or commercial environment.
Degree in Building Surveying
Individual Membership of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Considerable experience of undertaking similar building surveying duties
Working knowledge of current CDM
Working knowledge of Contract Management issues
Working knowledge of construction materials
Microsoft packages
Ability to manage and direct a small team of maintenance operatives
What you'll get in return
Salary of £45967 and a local authority pension schemeFlexible working
28 days leave + BH
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Housing Surveyor-DisrepairJOB_530908746765302025-04-082025-07-07
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