Disrepair Surveyor

Description

Interim Disrepair Surveyor

3–month contract

Bristol City Council are currently looking to appoint an Interim Disrepair Surveyor to support their Housing & Landlord Services team on an initial 3–month contract.

This is a hands–on role focused on managing housing disrepair and housing condition claims from start to finish, working closely with legal services, contractors, and tenants to resolve cases efficiently and with minimal litigation.

Key responsibilities:

Managing housing disrepair claims end–to–endCarrying out property inspections and diagnosing defectsSpecifying remedial works and overseeing delivery through in–house teams and contractorsActing as lead surveyor on allocated cases, ensuring ownership throughoutLiaising with legal services and acting as a professional witness where requiredProducing technical reports, schedules, and documentation to support legal and complaints processesEnsuring clear communication with tenants and maintaining accurate records The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working with housing disrepair claimsBackground within a local authority, housing association, or social housing environmentStrong technical knowledge and the ability to manage contractorsConfidence working alongside legal teams and handling complaintsGood organisation skills and the ability to manage their own workload Contract details:

3–month interim assignment

GBP298 per day (UMBRELLA)

Bristol–based

Likely quick start due to active caseload

If you're interested or would like more information, please apply to get in touch to discuss the role further.

Ad ID: 5417776132