Disrepair Surveyors - #2165914

Location: Lambeth, South London
Rate: £400 per day (Ltd)
Contract: Temporary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Disrepair Surveyor to join Lambeth Council’s Housing Services team. You will be responsible for managing repairs associated with legal disrepair claims, carrying out property inspections and ensuring works are accurately specified, cost-effective and completed to the required standards.

Previous local authority experience is essential. You must have experience working within a council or local authority housing repairs, surveying or property maintenance service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and surveys relating to legal disrepair claims across North and South Lambeth.
• Review expert reports and letters of claim, including claims under Section 11 and the Environmental Protection Act.
• Conduct pre-work inspections of occupied, communal and void properties.
• Diagnose complex repairs and structural defects, preparing detailed technical specifications.
• Use Schedules of Rates (SOR) codes to prepare repair specifications and raise works orders.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, monitoring progress, quality and completion of repairs.
• Manage works orders, variations and Inspection Verification Reports (IVRs).
• Undertake post-inspections and quality checks to ensure works meet the required standards.
• Liaise with Disrepair Case Officers, residents, leaseholders, contractors and internal council teams.
• Monitor repair costs and work with the Repairs Cost Team to ensure value for money.
• Resolve contractor disputes, provide technical advice and recommend cost-effective repair solutions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legislation, council policies, health and safety and safeguarding requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Previous local authority or council experience is essential.
• Experience in legal disrepair, housing repairs, building surveying or property maintenance.
• Experience conducting property inspections and diagnosing complex repair issues.
• Proven experience managing contractors, works orders, variations and post-inspections.
• Knowledge of Schedules of Rates (SOR), repair specifications and housing maintenance processes.
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation, including Section 11 and Environmental Protection Act claims.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to work professionally with residents, including vulnerable individuals.

A proactive and organised surveyor who can manage a busy caseload, coordinate contractors and progress legal disrepair claims through to completion. You will have strong technical knowledge, a customer-focused approach and the ability to deliver repairs efficiently while controlling costs and maintaining quality.

Please note: Candidates must have previous local authority experience to be considered.