Adecco property services specialist division north is delighted to be partnering with an amazing housing provider based in the NW England to recruit for an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join the Assets team.
Purpose
As a Damp & Disrepair Surveyor, you will work closely with property service supervisors to deliver and co-ordinate works and an approach to property disrepair. Your responsibilities will include conducting surveys to address complaints of damp, mould, or disrepair and recommending appropriate remedial actions.
You will act as a first point of contact for issues, resolving them efficiently and effectively with operational staff, whilst also programming works and allocating resources to maintain high performance levels across the organisation.
Duties
- Conduct pre- and post-inspection surveys to diagnose potential or existing areas of disrepair and ensure their effective resolution.
- Produce detailed schedules of works using NHF Schedule of Rates for the prevention and remediation of repairs.
- Ensure accurate and detailed record keeping, making sure that all relevant certification is provided for all works completed.
- Support the disrepair complaints caseload, providing technical reports to showcase actions taken to deliver satisfactory results for the organisation and our tenants.
- Work collaboratively with the Contract Management team and other business areas to ensure a high-quality repairs service.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous surveying experience within a housing association or similar setting
- HHSRS qualification and demonstratable knowledge
- Hold a strong level of technical expertise a good understanding of defects falling under relevant legislation such as, but not limited to, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, Social Housing Regulation Act 2023
Salary & package
- £36,340 - £40,540annual
- 27 days' holiday (plus UK bank holidays)
- Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS), where colleagues contribute 3% of their salary and we put in 11.4%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Flexible working options
- Life assurance x 3 salary
- Discounts and vouchers - retail & more
- Sabbaticals and career breaks
For information call Cristina Baraganu at or email