Disrepair Surveyor

Disrepair Building Surveyor Location: South London
Rate: £46.81 per hour 
Contract: 6-month ongoing contract
Working Pattern: 4 days on-site, 1 day from home
We are seeking an experienced Disrepair Building Surveyor to join a busy and proactive property team in South London. This role is ideal for a surveyor with strong technical expertise in residential property, statutory compliance, and complex disrepair case management.
You will play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, well-maintained and compliant, while delivering high-quality technical advice, inspections, and reports to support effective resolution of disrepair cases.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed disrepair inspections, diagnosing defects and identifying required remedial works.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, schedules of work, and specifications.
• Manage active disrepair caseloads, ensuring statutory compliance and timely resolution.
• Provide expert advice on building pathology, damp and mould, structural issues, and general housing conditions.
• Liaise with legal teams, contractors and housing officers regarding ongoing disrepair claims.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring quality standards, cost control and timely completion.
• Attend court or provide professional evidence when required.
• Maintain accurate records, ensuring all actions comply with relevant housing and building legislation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor with a strong focus on housing disrepair.
• Strong technical understanding of building defects, damp and mould, HHSRS and property condition standards.
• Experience working with local authorities, housing associations, or residential property portfolios.
• Excellent report-writing skills and ability to interpret technical data.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with autonomy.
• Relevant surveying qualification (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent)

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.