Disrepair Surveyor

Goodman Masson Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A London social housing organisation is seeking an interim Disrepair Surveyor to manage cases from inspection to resolution. The role involves diagnosing building defects, preparing specifications, and liaising with residents and legal teams. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of building maintenance and legislation, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing disrepair cases. This role offers competitive pay of £250 to £350 per day and requires attendance for court when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex disrepair and insurance-related cases.
• Experience supervising staff and managing contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnose defects and prepare specifications and reports.
• Manage disrepair, insurance and structural repair cases from start to finish.
• Liaise with residents and legal representatives.

Skills

Knowledge of building maintenance

Construction and disrepair legislation

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

HNC, degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

Goodman Masson are currently working with a London social housing organisation to recruit for an interim Disrepair Surveyor.

Pay – £250 – £350 per day INSIDE IR钱包

The Role

You will be responsible for puntos delivering a comprehensive, professional surveying service, managing cases from inspection through to resolution. This includes investigating building defects, preparing detailed specifications, overseeing works on site, and liaising with residents, legal teams, contractors and internal stakeholders.

You will manage a varied caseload, supervise operatives and contractors, attend court when required, and ensure all works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnose defects and prepare specifications piston estimates and reports
• Manage disrepair, insurance and structural repair cases from start to finish
• Liaise with residents, legal representatives, contractors and internal teams
• Monitor works on site, ensuring quality, safety and compliance with legislation and contracts
• Prepare documentation, respond to complaints and provide expert technical advice
• Supervise staff and contractors, addressing performance issues where necessary
• Attend court and provide technical evidence when required

About You

You will be an experienced Surveyor with:

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction and disrepair legislation
• Experience managing complex disrepair and insurance‑related cases
• Excellent diagnostic, problem‑solving and report writing skills
• A confident communicator, able to deal sensitively with residents and stakeholders
• Experience supervising staff and managing contractor performance

You will ideally hold an HNC, degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).

If this role is of interest, please email over your CV to [e-mail]