Legal Disrepair Surveyor

Legal Disrepair Surveyor - Social Housing
📍 Northwest England
💷 £350 - £450 per day
📅 6 Month Contract
⏰ Start ASAP
A leading social housing provider in the Northwest is seeking an experienced Legal Disrepair Surveyor to support the management of housing disrepair claims across its residential portfolio.
You will be responsible for inspecting properties subject to legal disrepair cases, identifying building defects, preparing detailed reports and schedules of works, and working closely with legal teams, contractors, and residents to ensure cases are resolved efficiently and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims.
* Undertake property inspections and diagnose building defects.
* Prepare schedules of works, technical reports, and Scott Schedules.
* Oversee remedial works and monitor contractor performance.
* Liaise with legal representatives, tenants, and internal stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation and organisational policies.
Requirements:
* Proven experience handling legal disrepair cases within social housing.
* Strong understanding of building pathology, repairs, damp & mould, and maintenance.
* Ability to produce clear technical reports and specifications.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Rate: £350 - £450 per day
Contract: 6 Months
Location: Northwest England
Sector: Social Housing
To apply or find out more, please submit your CV today