We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in North East London, who are recruiting for a Building Surveyor (Disrepair) on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start immediately and the salary is £57,177 per annum.

The ideal candidate will haverelevant surveying qualifications and strong experience managing social housing disrepair cases, with knowledge of building defects, housing legislation, technical reporting, contractor management and stakeholder engagement.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Manage legal disrepair cases from inspection through to completion

• Carry out property inspections, diagnose defects, and prepare technical reports and specifications

• Specify repairs, estimate costs, and manage contractor performance

• Monitor repair works, complete post-inspections, and ensure required standards are met

• Keep residents informed throughout the process and provide excellent customer service

• Maintain accurate records and support legal and compliance requirements

Experience required:

• Experience managing legal disrepair cases, including property inspections, defect diagnosis, technical reports, specifications and repair costs

• Experience managing contractors, monitoring works and completing post-inspections to ensure repairs meet required standards

• Experience engaging with residents, maintaining accurate records, and supporting legal and compliance requirements

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• HNC/HND/Degree in Building Surveying, Building Pathology or a related discipline

• Strong knowledge of building defects, construction methods, and relevant housing legislation

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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