1st Select
City, Manchester
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Disrepair Surveyor who is a qualified Chartered Building Surveyor to support housing disrepair inspections and expert reporting across the North West region. The successful candidate must have substantial experience acting as an Expert Witness in housing disrepair matters and be confident preparing CPR-compliant reports for legal proceedings, joint expert inspections, and court attendance where required. You will carry out detailed inspections of residential properties, identify defects, assess causation and liability, prepare Scott Schedules where required, and produce clear, robust expert witness reports suitable for litigation, pre-action protocol compliance, and housing disrepair claims. This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent report-writing skills, and proven experience working within landlord and tenant disrepair matters, particularly social housing and residential portfolios. Key Responsibilities The role involves conducting housing disrepair inspections across occupied and void residential properties and identifying building defects including damp and mould, condensation, leaks, structural movement, roofing issues, ventilation failures, and general building fabric defects. The successful candidate will be expected to diagnose the root causes of defects and distinguish between disrepair, lifestyle issues, and tenant-related matters while assessing landlord liability in accordance with repairing obligations and relevant housing legislation. You will prepare detailed survey reports suitable for legal proceedings and produce Scott Schedules together with costed schedules of works where required. A core part of the role is producing Expert Witness reports compliant with Civil Procedure Rules, including CPR Part 35, with the ability to defend findings under legal scrutiny. The position will require attendance at joint inspections with claimant or defendant surveyors, providing technical advice to solicitors, housing providers, landlords, and managing agents, reviewing contractor quotations and remedial specifications, and offering recommendations for remedial works and estimated costs. Attendance at court hearings and giving Expert Witness evidence will be required as part of this role. Essential Requirements Applicants must be a Chartered Building Surveyor with MRICS or FRICS status and be degree-qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline. You must have proven experience in housing disrepair surveying together with demonstrable experience acting as an Expert Witness in housing disrepair and residential litigation matters. A strong understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims, and CPR Part 35 is essential. You must have a strong track record of preparing Expert Witness reports for legal proceedings and be confident attending court and defending professional opinions where required. Excellent knowledge of residential construction defects, remedial solutions, and landlord repairing obligations is essential. Strong written reporting and communication skills are required, together with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North West. Professional indemnity insurance must be in place, or the ability to demonstrate suitable cover where required. Desirable Experience Previous experience working with social housing providers, local authorities, housing associations, and solicitor-led instructions would be highly advantageous. Experience acting for both claimant and defendant instructions is desirable, as this role requires a balanced and objective professional approach. Specialist experience in damp and mould investigations would be beneficial, together with knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety compliance. The ability to undertake drone inspections would also be considered an advantage. Personal Attributes The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-sufficient, and capable of managing multiple instructions and deadlines independently. You should demonstrate strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and a pragmatic approach to problem solving. Professionalism, credibility, and confidence when dealing with legal teams, barristers, solicitors, and clients are essential, alongside an objective, evidence-led approach to inspections and reporting. You must be comfortable operating in formal legal environments and presenting evidence with authority and clarity. Deliverables Expected The successful surveyor will be expected to deliver inspection reports within agreed service level agreements together with full photographic evidence and defect schedules. This will include costed remedial recommendations, Scott Schedules where applicable, CPR Part 35-compliant Expert Witness reports, attendance notes, joint inspection summaries, and court-ready documentation where required. Ideal Candidate Profile You will be an experienced Chartered Surveyor with a strong reputation in residential disrepair matters and a proven background as an Expert Witness. You will be capable of operating independently and delivering high-quality reports that withstand legal scrutiny while confidently managing instructions from initial inspection through to court attendance and Expert Witness evidence. You should be comfortable working with solicitors, landlords, housing providers, barristers, and legal teams across both claimant and defendant instructions.
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Disrepair Surveyor who is a qualified Chartered Building Surveyor to support housing disrepair inspections and expert reporting across the North West region. The successful candidate must have substantial experience acting as an Expert Witness in housing disrepair matters and be confident preparing CPR-compliant reports for legal proceedings, joint expert inspections, and court attendance where required. You will carry out detailed inspections of residential properties, identify defects, assess causation and liability, prepare Scott Schedules where required, and produce clear, robust expert witness reports suitable for litigation, pre-action protocol compliance, and housing disrepair claims. This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent report-writing skills, and proven experience working within landlord and tenant disrepair matters, particularly social housing and residential portfolios. Key Responsibilities The role involves conducting housing disrepair inspections across occupied and void residential properties and identifying building defects including damp and mould, condensation, leaks, structural movement, roofing issues, ventilation failures, and general building fabric defects. The successful candidate will be expected to diagnose the root causes of defects and distinguish between disrepair, lifestyle issues, and tenant-related matters while assessing landlord liability in accordance with repairing obligations and relevant housing legislation. You will prepare detailed survey reports suitable for legal proceedings and produce Scott Schedules together with costed schedules of works where required. A core part of the role is producing Expert Witness reports compliant with Civil Procedure Rules, including CPR Part 35, with the ability to defend findings under legal scrutiny. The position will require attendance at joint inspections with claimant or defendant surveyors, providing technical advice to solicitors, housing providers, landlords, and managing agents, reviewing contractor quotations and remedial specifications, and offering recommendations for remedial works and estimated costs. Attendance at court hearings and giving Expert Witness evidence will be required as part of this role. Essential Requirements Applicants must be a Chartered Building Surveyor with MRICS or FRICS status and be degree-qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline. You must have proven experience in housing disrepair surveying together with demonstrable experience acting as an Expert Witness in housing disrepair and residential litigation matters. A strong understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims, and CPR Part 35 is essential. You must have a strong track record of preparing Expert Witness reports for legal proceedings and be confident attending court and defending professional opinions where required. Excellent knowledge of residential construction defects, remedial solutions, and landlord repairing obligations is essential. Strong written reporting and communication skills are required, together with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North West. Professional indemnity insurance must be in place, or the ability to demonstrate suitable cover where required. Desirable Experience Previous experience working with social housing providers, local authorities, housing associations, and solicitor-led instructions would be highly advantageous. Experience acting for both claimant and defendant instructions is desirable, as this role requires a balanced and objective professional approach. Specialist experience in damp and mould investigations would be beneficial, together with knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety compliance. The ability to undertake drone inspections would also be considered an advantage. Personal Attributes The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-sufficient, and capable of managing multiple instructions and deadlines independently. You should demonstrate strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and a pragmatic approach to problem solving. Professionalism, credibility, and confidence when dealing with legal teams, barristers, solicitors, and clients are essential, alongside an objective, evidence-led approach to inspections and reporting. You must be comfortable operating in formal legal environments and presenting evidence with authority and clarity. Deliverables Expected The successful surveyor will be expected to deliver inspection reports within agreed service level agreements together with full photographic evidence and defect schedules. This will include costed remedial recommendations, Scott Schedules where applicable, CPR Part 35-compliant Expert Witness reports, attendance notes, joint inspection summaries, and court-ready documentation where required. Ideal Candidate Profile You will be an experienced Chartered Surveyor with a strong reputation in residential disrepair matters and a proven background as an Expert Witness. You will be capable of operating independently and delivering high-quality reports that withstand legal scrutiny while confidently managing instructions from initial inspection through to court attendance and Expert Witness evidence. You should be comfortable working with solicitors, landlords, housing providers, barristers, and legal teams across both claimant and defendant instructions.
1st Select
City, Leeds
The Senior Facilities Management Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Property Services Department, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused service is delivered consistently. Working closely with the Property Services Manager, the post holder will coordinate and oversee repair activities, provide guidance to staff and contractors, and help drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the service. This role requires strong organisational and leadership skills to ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and in line with relevant policies, standards, and budgets. The role is also responsible for monitoring performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing trends, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction. The Senior Facilities Management Coordinator will use performance data and customer feedback to drive improvements, resolve complex issues, and support a culture of accountability and excellence. Main Duties and Responsibilities Operational Management & Service Delivery Support the day-to-day management of the Property Services Department, ensuring responsive, planned, void, and non-regulatory repairs are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to a high standard. Coordinate, prioritise, and oversee repair works, acting as the point of escalation for complex, high-risk, or out-of-time repairs, complaints, and service requests. Ensure the housing management system is accurately maintained and used correctly by staff members. Minimise out-of-time repairs through effective monitoring, follow-up, and intervention. Follow up transactional repair surveys and ensure resident satisfaction with outcomes. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Monitor, analyse, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and service outcomes. Use performance data and customer feedback to drive service improvements, reduce repeat repairs, and improve value for money. Lead and deliver service improvement and action plans relating to reactive repairs, voids, planned works, and non-regulatory services. Support the development and embedding of continuous improvement processes across Property Services. Contractor & Contract Management Manage and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, particularly the main repairs contractor. Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly contract review meetings and attend informal contractor meetings as required. Monitor contractor performance against service level agreements, quality standards, and budgets. Monitor, review, and report on non-regulatory contracts including gardening, cleaning, gritting, window cleaning, bin cleaning, and other cyclical maintenance services. Provide contract administration, liaison, and process support to ensure successful delivery of responsive, planned, and non-regulatory works. Assist with the planned works programme, including tenant consultation and service delivery support. Become familiar with, develop, and monitor Schedule of Rates pricing, reporting on individual items and contractor adherence. Ensure in-house operatives deliver value for money through analysis of completed works. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities Understand and support the management of budgets for responsive repairs, planned works, and non-regulatory services, including budget-setting processes. Process and manage invoices in a timely manner to meet finance requirements. Produce programmes, management information, and KPI reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring records are stored appropriately. Leadership, Communication & Engagement Provide guidance, coaching, and support to staff, sharing best practice and supporting development. Support the Property Services Manager with operational planning, policy implementation, review, and service development. Attend staff meetings, tenant meetings, team briefings, and organisational events as required. When required, provide telephone and reception cover, resolving enquiries at first point of contact where possible. General & Organisational Responsibilities Ensure compliance with all health and safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity at all times. Work in a manner sensitive to the culture and religious needs of the Jewish community. Promote equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice. Participate fully in training and development in line with organisational and mandatory requirements. Undertake any other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably required.
The Senior Facilities Management Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Property Services Department, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused service is delivered consistently. Working closely with the Property Services Manager, the post holder will coordinate and oversee repair activities, provide guidance to staff and contractors, and help drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the service. This role requires strong organisational and leadership skills to ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and in line with relevant policies, standards, and budgets. The role is also responsible for monitoring performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing trends, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction. The Senior Facilities Management Coordinator will use performance data and customer feedback to drive improvements, resolve complex issues, and support a culture of accountability and excellence. Main Duties and Responsibilities Operational Management & Service Delivery Support the day-to-day management of the Property Services Department, ensuring responsive, planned, void, and non-regulatory repairs are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to a high standard. Coordinate, prioritise, and oversee repair works, acting as the point of escalation for complex, high-risk, or out-of-time repairs, complaints, and service requests. Ensure the housing management system is accurately maintained and used correctly by staff members. Minimise out-of-time repairs through effective monitoring, follow-up, and intervention. Follow up transactional repair surveys and ensure resident satisfaction with outcomes. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Monitor, analyse, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and service outcomes. Use performance data and customer feedback to drive service improvements, reduce repeat repairs, and improve value for money. Lead and deliver service improvement and action plans relating to reactive repairs, voids, planned works, and non-regulatory services. Support the development and embedding of continuous improvement processes across Property Services. Contractor & Contract Management Manage and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, particularly the main repairs contractor. Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly contract review meetings and attend informal contractor meetings as required. Monitor contractor performance against service level agreements, quality standards, and budgets. Monitor, review, and report on non-regulatory contracts including gardening, cleaning, gritting, window cleaning, bin cleaning, and other cyclical maintenance services. Provide contract administration, liaison, and process support to ensure successful delivery of responsive, planned, and non-regulatory works. Assist with the planned works programme, including tenant consultation and service delivery support. Become familiar with, develop, and monitor Schedule of Rates pricing, reporting on individual items and contractor adherence. Ensure in-house operatives deliver value for money through analysis of completed works. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities Understand and support the management of budgets for responsive repairs, planned works, and non-regulatory services, including budget-setting processes. Process and manage invoices in a timely manner to meet finance requirements. Produce programmes, management information, and KPI reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring records are stored appropriately. Leadership, Communication & Engagement Provide guidance, coaching, and support to staff, sharing best practice and supporting development. Support the Property Services Manager with operational planning, policy implementation, review, and service development. Attend staff meetings, tenant meetings, team briefings, and organisational events as required. When required, provide telephone and reception cover, resolving enquiries at first point of contact where possible. General & Organisational Responsibilities Ensure compliance with all health and safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity at all times. Work in a manner sensitive to the culture and religious needs of the Jewish community. Promote equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice. Participate fully in training and development in line with organisational and mandatory requirements. Undertake any other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably required.
