Disrepair Surveyor

Croydon Council are looking for a Senior Disrepair Specialist Officer to join their busy and high-profile Disrepair Team. You''ll play a key role in inspecting properties, diagnosing disrepair issues, specifying works, and managing cases from start to completion. The role involves contractor management, Health & Safety monitoring, tenant liaison, coordinating temporary decants, and working closely with teams such as Legal and Tenancy.

This position is site-based 4 days a week, with hybrid working from home and the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey properties and specify disrepair works
• Raise orders and manage contractors
• Oversee cases from initial inspection to completion
• Carry out pre-, mid- and post-inspections
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance
• Support tenants through the works process
• Coordinate temporary decants
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong property maintenance background
• Technical knowledge of repairs and building issues
• Disrepair experience preferred but training provided
• Experience in major repairs or project management desirable
• Social housing experience beneficial
• Understanding of H&S legislation
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Confident with Outlook (other systems training provided)
• Commercial awareness
• Full UK driving licence + Basic DBS

Ideal fit: Maintenance Surveyors, Repairs/Voids Supervisors, Working Supervisors, Project Managers.

For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)