Job Description
Building Surveyor - Housing Disrepair
5-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
28 per hour (Umbrella)
Location - Manchester
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong track record in housing disrepair? We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive professional to join a busy housing team, playing a key role in managing and resolving disrepair cases within statutory deadlines.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the legal and technical complexities of disrepair claims, and can provide high-quality oversight from initial inspection through to case closure.
The Role
As a Building Surveyor (Disrepair), you will manage a caseload of disrepair claims, ensuring inspections, reporting, and remedial works are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to a high professional standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct detailed inspections of properties subject to disrepair claims within required timescales
Prepare clear, comprehensive, and accurate schedules of works
Review and validate expert reports, ensuring recommendations are practical, compliant, and cost-effective
Liaise effectively with contractors, legal representatives, and housing officers to progress cases
Provide technical oversight to ensure works are completed to agreed standards
Monitor case progress to support timely resolution within legal frameworks
Contribute to improved reporting, forecasting, and case management processes
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Demonstrable experience working specifically within housing disrepair
Strong technical knowledge of residential building defects and remedial solutions
Proven experience producing detailed and accurate schedules of works
A solid understanding of the legal processes surrounding housing disrepair claims
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to manage a varied caseload and work to strict deadlines
If you feel well suited to the position and would like to discuss it further, please apply or contact Josh Meek at Sellick Partnership Ltd - Derby office
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