At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality disrepair services and manage complex cases across the borough.
- Company: Forward-thinking local authority committed to safe, high-quality homes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, up to 31 days leave, flexible working, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a high-impact transformation programme with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of housing services in a major London borough.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing disrepair surveying and knowledge of relevant legislation.
The predicted salary is between 50085 - 52194 £ per year.
The London Borough of Croydon is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Surveyor. A forward-thinking London local authority is undertaking an ambitious transformation programme across its housing services, with a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality homes and improving outcomes for residents.
As Disrepair Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality disrepair services across the borough. Working closely with the Disrepair Manager and wider housing teams, you will deliver technical surveying expertise, manage complex cases and ensure works are completed to a high standard. This is a field-based role, involving regular site visits across the borough, diagnosing repairs, managing contractors and ensuring timely and compliant service delivery.
- Leading on the diagnosis and resolution of disrepair cases, including legal and complex works
- Producing and managing Scott Schedules and supporting legal processes where required
- Undertaking site inspections, post-inspections and quality assurance checks
- Managing contractors to ensure timely delivery, quality and value for money
- Monitoring and reporting on performance, risk and service delivery outcomes
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, CDM regulations and building safety requirements
- Working collaboratively with internal teams, including tenancy, legal and repairs services
- Contributing to service improvements and performance optimisation
You will play a key role in delivering a proactive, customer-focused disrepair service while ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
Requirements:
- Strong experience in housing disrepair surveying within the public sector
- Proven ability to diagnose building defects and deliver effective remedial solutions
- Experience managing contractors, work orders and post-inspections
- Knowledge of housing legislation, disrepair processes and health & safety requirements
- Relevant building/construction qualification or equivalent experience
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
Salary: £50,085 to £52,194 per annum
Benefits include:
- Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
- Opportunity to shape the future of housing asset management and repairs services in a major London borough
- A key role within a high-impact transformation programme
- Competitive local government benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - a market-leading defined benefit scheme with circa 20%+ employer contribution
- Flexible working opportunities
For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions, please contact me directly using my Hays contact details.
Housing Surveyor Contract in Croydon employer: Hays
The London Borough of Croydon is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real difference in the community. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of housing services while enjoying competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and a robust pension scheme. The collaborative culture and commitment to high-quality service delivery ensure that you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving residents' lives.
