Building Surveyor - Legal Disrepair

V85104088

£400 Per Day

Full Time

Temporary

South East London, Greater London

Public Sector And Council

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Legal Disrepair Surveyor
Location: South East London
Rate: £400 per day umbrella
Contract: 6 months ongoing
Working Pattern: 2.5 days on site / 2.5 days working from home
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Disrepair Surveyor to join a local authority in South East London on a 6-month ongoing contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting properties, assessing repair and disrepair issues, and providing professional technical advice in relation to housing disrepair claims.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out inspections of residential properties in relation to legal disrepair cases.
    • Identify and assess defects, repairs and property condition issues.
    • Prepare detailed inspection reports, schedules of works and technical recommendations.
    • Provide technical evidence and professional advice relating to disrepair claims.
    • Liaise with tenants, legal representatives, contractors and internal housing teams.
    • Monitor remedial works and ensure repairs are completed to the required standard.
    • Assess repair histories and relevant documentation.
    • Support the council in responding to legal disrepair claims and reducing financial exposure.
    • Ensure all work complies with relevant housing, health and safety and building legislation.
About YouThe ideal candidate will have:
  • Proven experience working as a Legal Disrepair Surveyor or in a similar housing surveying role.
    • Strong knowledge of housing disrepair and residential property defects.
    • Experience preparing technical reports and schedules of works.
    • Knowledge of relevant housing legislation, regulations and standards.
    • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
    • Experience working with local authorities or housing associations would be desirable.
    • A relevant surveying, building or property qualification is preferred.
What's on Offer?
  • £400 per day umbrella
    • 6-month ongoing contract
    • Hybrid working – 2.5 days on site and 2.5 days from home
    • Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
    • South East London location
    • Opportunity to work within a local authority environment