Disrepair Surveyor

We are recruiting an Interim Disrepair Surveyor for a leading Social Housing provider based in Northampton, supporting property services across the local region on a 6-month contract.

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As an Interim Disrepair Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing and resolving disrepair cases across housing stock, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard, compliant with regulations, and safe for residents. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused organisation and make an immediate impact.
Whats on offer:
Rate: £40 £45 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: 6-month interim assignment (potential for extension)
Working pattern: Full-time (3740 hours per week)
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a large portfolio of residential properties across Northampton and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities.
Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting detailed inspections relating to disrepair claims, including condition surveys and defect diagnosis
• Preparing technical reports, including expert witness statements where required
• Managing disrepair cases from initial inspection through to resolution
• Overseeing works relating to damp, mould, and structural defects
• Preparing specifications of work and managing contractors to deliver remedial works
• Ensuring all works are compliant with current legislation, regulations, and health & safety standards
• Liaising with tenants, legal teams, contractors, and internal departments
• Monitoring progress of works and ensuring timely resolution of cases
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation to support legal processes
• Supporting wider property services where required

The successful Interim Disrepair Surveyor will have:

• Proven experience in a Disrepair Surveyor role, ideally within Social Housing
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation and claims handling
• A recognised construction-related qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, Degree in Building Surveying or similar)
• Excellent xwzovoh understanding of building pathology, particularly damp and mould issues
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing remedial works
• Strong report writing skills, ideally with experience producing court-compliant documentation
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

This role would suit an experienced Disrepair Surveyor available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation. If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Fatima on or email !