Disrepair Surveyor

Posted 23 February 2026
Salary £28 per hour
LocationManchester
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration5 Months
Discipline Property
ReferenceJO0000064747

Job description

Disrepair Surveyor 
5 Month Contract (with potential for extension)
£28 per hour (Umbrella)
Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong background in housing disrepair? We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join a dynamic housing team, playing a critical role in managing and resolving disrepair cases within statutory timeframes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the legal implications of disrepair claims, and can deliver high-quality technical oversight from inspection through to case closure.

The Role
As a Building Surveyor (Disrepair), you will take ownership of a caseload of disrepair matters, ensuring inspections, reporting, and remedial works are completed efficiently and to a high professional standard.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out technical inspections of disrepair properties within required timescales
  • Produce clear, detailed, and accurate schedules of works
  • Validate expert reports and ensure recommendations are practical, compliant, and cost-effective
  • Liaise with contractors, legal teams, and housing officers to progress cases efficiently
  • Provide professional oversight to ensure works are delivered to required standards
  • Monitor and track progress to support case resolution within legal timeframes
  • Contribute to improved reporting, forecasting, and case management processes


About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • Proven experience working specifically within housing disrepair
  • Strong technical knowledge of residential building defects and remedial solutions
  • Experience producing detailed schedules of works
  • An understanding of legal processes relating to housing disrepair claims
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to manage a varied caseload and meet strict deadlines


If you have essential disrepair experience and looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.