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Interim Disrepair Surveyor London Borough of Waltham Forest Initial 6 months with a view to extend £41.65 per hour (Umbrella) We're supporting Waltham Forest with their requirement for 2 Disrepair Surveyors to join the local authorities housing service ensuring that homes are safe, compliant, and genuinely meet residents' needs. This is a key role within the team, focused on managing and resolving disrepair cases across a diverse residential portfolio. The Role As a Disrepair Surveyor, you'll take ownership of disrepair cases from inspection through to resolution. Working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, you'll make sure works are delivered to a high standard. You'll be out on site regularly, engaging directly with residents, assessing issues first-hand, and ensuring a strong resident-focused approach throughout. You'll also collaborate closely with Building Safety Operations and Compliance teams, helping to maintain safe, well-managed homes across the borough. Key Responsibilities Carry out inspections and assessments of disrepair cases across the housing stock Design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, and sign off completed works Maintain accurate digital records and update asset management systems Produce reports, schedules, and documentation relating to inspections and works Engage directly with residents to understand concerns and provide clear updates Work closely with Housing and Legal teams to support disrepair claims and dispute resolution About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, resident-focused mindset. You'll have: UK Residency Minimum 3 years' experience in disrepair surveying within a social housing provider. Knowledge of housing legislation, repairs, and maintenance standards Confidence working with residents and handling sensitive situations Ability to produce clear, detailed reports and manage data accurately Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel Why Join? This is a great opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role within a forward-thinking local authority. You'll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in delivering high-quality housing services and improving residents' day-to-day lives.

Legal Disrepair Manager Location: London Type: Temp - Interim for 2 years Rate: 450 - 500 a day Umbrella Hours: 36 hours per week Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Legal Disrepair Manager to join their team. Key Responsibilities - Legal Disrepair Manager Manage housing disrepair cases from initial claim through to resolution, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory obligations. Oversee contractor performance and repairs delivery, ensuring works are completed to required standards and within agreed timescales. Lead on legal disrepair claims and litigation cases, working closely with legal teams, surveyors, and external solicitors where required. Ensure compliance with housing legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act and Section 11 repair responsibilities. Monitor case progress and reporting, maintaining accurate records and providing updates to senior management, residents, and stakeholders.

Repairs Building Surveyor 350- 375 per day (Inside IR35) 6-Month Contract A Council in Surrey is seeking an experienced Repairs Building Surveyor to join their property services team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a dynamic, hands-on role ideal for a surveyor who enjoys a mix of site inspections and office-based work, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the Council's housing and property portfolio. The Role You will be responsible for managing and delivering a range of responsive repairs, maintenance, and minor works projects across residential and corporate assets. The role is primarily field-based, with approximately 4 days spent on site or in the office , with some flexibility for remote working. Key Responsibilities Undertake property inspections to diagnose defects and specify remedial works Manage responsive repairs and planned maintenance projects Prepare schedules of work, specifications, and cost estimates Oversee contractors on site, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money Ensure all works meet statutory and health & safety requirements Liaise with tenants, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure high service delivery Support disrepair claims, void inspections, and condition surveys as required What's on Offer Competitive daily rate of 350- 375 (Inside IR35) Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension Hybrid working model with a strong focus on site-based activity Opportunity to work within a supportive local authority environment If you're interested in this opportunity, please get in contact.

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 Working Pattern: 2 days office-based / 3 days site-based Location: Bristol (office base BS4) 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

TristoneNash are working with a provider of Social Housing, who are looking to recruit a Damp, Mould & Disrepair surveyor on an interim basis. Duties will be varied and wide-ranging, with a primary focus towards Damp and Mould related projects. You will work closely with the Repairs Team to provide the full range of Building Surveying services. Core duties will include: Responsibility for your own portfolio of projects, managing the day-to-day scoping of works, offering technical support. Manage the delivery by collaborating with the repairs team and contractors to ensure the correct repairs works are completed. Ownership of larger Damp and Mould cases, HSSRS cases as well as complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring that repairs are project managed to meet deadlines and within budget. Surveying and Identifying building defects through, conducting the correct building pathology & testing. From Initial triage of cases (particularly related to HSSRS) you will take ownership from Site visit through to completion of project. Completing detailed reports and specification writing, for example to support section 20 notices and Damp and Mould /disrepair claims. Although the role is focused on Damp and Mould there will be development opportunity to be involved with Procurement, tendering, organisation, and management of individual projects. For example, Insurance claims, fire damage, DFG's, Structural Movement and demolition work. Mutual Exchange condition reports. We are looking for A qualified and experienced surveyor who ideally has been specialising in Damp, Mould and Disrepair. Up to date knowledge of Awaabs Law Experience of Planned Works or Void Delivery within Social Housing Additional Qualifications in fields such as CSTDB or fire etc. H&S Qualifications such as ISOH, NCRQ would be advantageous To apply for this position or for more information please submit your CV

TristoneNash are working with a provider of Social Housing, who are looking to recruit a Damp, Mould & Disrepair surveyor on an interim basis. Duties will be varied and wide-ranging, with a primary focus towards Damp and Mould related projects. You will work closely with the Repairs Team to provide the full range of Building Surveying services. Core duties will include: Responsibility for your own portfolio of projects, managing the day-to-day scoping of works, offering technical support. Manage the delivery by collaborating with the repairs team and contractors to ensure the correct repairs works are completed. Ownership of larger Damp and Mould cases, HSSRS cases as well as complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring that repairs are project managed to meet deadlines and within budget. Surveying and Identifying building defects through, conducting the correct building pathology & testing. From Initial triage of cases (particularly related to HSSRS) you will take ownership from Site visit through to completion of project. Completing detailed reports and specification writing, for example to support section 20 notices and Damp and Mould /disrepair claims. Although the role is focused on Damp and Mould there will be development opportunity to be involved with Procurement, tendering, organisation, and management of individual projects. For example, Insurance claims, fire damage, DFG's, Structural Movement and demolition work. Mutual Exchange condition reports. We are looking for A qualified and experienced surveyor who ideally has been specialising in Damp, Mould and Disrepair. Up to date knowledge of Awaabs Law Experience of Planned Works or Void Delivery within Social Housing Additional Qualifications in fields such as CSTDB or fire etc. H&S Qualifications such as ISOH, NCRQ would be advantageous To apply for this position or for more information please submit your CV

An Interim Building Surveyor job for 3-6 months based in Redditch Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting our client in recruiting a Building Surveyor to join their team for a 3-6 month interim assignment. Your new role You will carry out building surveys and produce detailed reports across disrepair, damp and mould, and fire safety in particular, and also assist across capital programme projects. You will complete detailed inspection reports across your selected works areas, and will also assist with any other general ad-hoc duties across the department as required during the contract. This is an office-based role requiring attendance on site for each working day. What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed in this role you will be an experienced building surveyor across all key areas, ideally with a background in local authority/public sector, although this isn't essential. You will be familiar with producing detailed reports on disrepair, damp and mould, fire safety/compliance, on void and tenanted properties, both pre-and-post works. This is a role with minimal day-to-day supervision and so applicants should be confident in their abilities to manage their own workload and diary. No Visa sponsorship will be offered for this role, and so applicants without the Right to Work in the UK need not apply. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a competitive hourly rate in this 3-6 month assignment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

MMP Consultancy are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Surveyor to work an interim contract with a public sector housing organisation in South London. This is an interim role, urgent start for a contract covering sickness which could go from a couple of weeks to a few months. Outside IR35 with a varied rate dependent upon experience. Title: Maintenance Surveyor (Disrepair) Salary: £25 - £28 per hour (Outside IR35) Location: South East London Contract: Sickness cover 2-12 Weeks (One Week Notice) Availability: Urgently Available Key Duties: * Disrepair cases will need to be picked up and managed through to completion. * Managing responsive and urgent repairs as per tenants' requests. * Working on a remedial repair backlog from a spread sheet which is already in place. * Working with a single contractor to agree works/raise orders/inspect completed works * Candidate will be required to go into resident's property for inspections but will work from home majority. * Manage database input and use computer effectively * Customer service expectations, responding to residents and offering excellent service If you are interested, please apply with an up to date CV. Further information will be provided once applied