Property Inspector

Property InspectorLocation: Greater Manchester (with travel across boroughs)Salary: 30 - 32,000k Job Type: Full-timeReed is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading residential property company for a Property Inspector to work on a large housing contract in Greater Manchester. This role is crucial for ensuring that residential properties meet statutory housing standards, including the Decent Homes Standard and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).Day-to-day of the role:Conduct pre-acquisition, routine, and reactive property inspections across various boroughs.Assess properties against Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, and local authority licensing requirements.Identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards and provide clear recommendations for remedial actions.Produce detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence and compliance actions.Liaise directly with landlords and letting agents to communicate inspection findings, agree on remedial works, and negotiate improvement plans.Build and maintain professional working relationships to support compliance and portfolio growth.Challenge non-compliance and escalate issues in line with policy.Carry out re-inspections to confirm completion of works.Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of inspections and communications.Update internal systems with compliance status and actions.Provide regular reports on property condition trends and risks.Required Skills and Qualifications:Proven experience in property inspection, ..... full job details .....