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Disrepair Surveyor

Job Posted: 11 hours ago

Salary: £ 231 - 298 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Disrepair Surveyor (Interim)

Temporary Contract | Bristol | Housing / Local Authority

We are currently working with a large public-sector housing provider in Bristol to recruit two experienced Disrepair Surveyors on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy Housing & Landlord Services team managing housing condition claims and legal disrepair cases.

Contract Details

Role: Disrepair Surveyor (Interim)

Contract Type: Temporary

Start Date: 5 January 2026

End Date: 31 March 2026

Working Pattern: 2 days office-based / 3 days site-based

Location: Bristol (office base BS4)

Positions Available: 2

Pay Rates

PAYE: £231.22 per day

Umbrella: £298.00 per day

The Role

The Disrepair Surveyor will manage housing disrepair complaints that have escalated to legal claims, working closely with the client’s legal services team. The role focuses on resolving cases efficiently, minimising litigation, and delivering high-quality repair outcomes while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach.

You will take end-to-end ownership of disrepair cases, from inspection and diagnosis through to repair delivery, reporting, and legal support.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage housing disrepair claims under the legal framework and internal complaints procedures

  * Carry out detailed property inspections and diagnose defects

  * Specify, schedule and oversee remedial works from inception to completion

  * Supervise contractors and in-house trade teams, ensuring quality, cost and time targets are met

  * Act as Project Manager, Supervisor and Contract Administrator on assigned cases

  * Produce technical reports, schedules of works and witness statements for legal files

  * Liaise closely with tenants, keeping them fully informed throughout the process

  * Support the assessment and recommendation of compensation in line with Housing Ombudsman guidance

  * Act as a professional witness in disrepair cases where required

  * Maintain accurate records and case documentation using internal systems

  * Champion customer satisfaction while managing expectations appropriately

Essential Experience

  * Proven experience managing housing disrepair / housing condition claims

  * Strong knowledge of social housing legislation, building construction and defects diagnosis

  * Experience working within a local authority or social housing environment

  * Ability to manage legal cases with minimal litigation

  * Excellent communication skills, particularly with tenants and legal teams

  * Strong report writing and case management skills

  * Confident managing your own diary, inspections and site visits

Why Apply?

  * High-impact interim role within a major housing service

  * Mix of office and site-based work

  * Competitive daily rates

  * Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful disrepair cases

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