At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect properties, diagnose issues, and manage cases to ensure quality housing.
- Company: Marks Consulting Partners, a leader in property services recruitment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by ensuring safe and comfortable homes.
- Qualifications: Surveying qualification or 5 years' experience in a similar role required.
Marks Consulting Partners are currently recruiting for a Property Inspector to work with one of our housing association clients in Maidstone.
What you will be doing:
- Inspecting properties, diagnosing defects and managing cases including damp and mould, pest infestation and disrepair through to successful completion.
- Specifying and managing works in line with policy, procedures and probity requirements, including use of the NHF Schedule of Rates.
- Timely specifying and instructing works in line with the timescales set out in Awaab's Law and the disrepair protocol.
- Undertaking cost benefit analysis on potential works and stock condition, working closely with Asset Management teams.
- Updating internal computer systems and the case management system with findings and actions from inspections.
- Deploying IoT sensors into customers' homes and explaining findings to them, both pre works and post works.
- Carrying out post inspections to completed proofing works and reviewing variations to ensure value for money.
- Liaising with relevant teams and external contractors to ensure works are completed on time, cost effectively and to customers' satisfaction.
What you will need:
- A surveying qualification, or a minimum of 5 years' surveying experience in a similar role.
- Clear understanding of Awaab's Law and HHSRS.
- Strong diagnosis skills and the ability to manage multiple property issues as a single case through to resolution.
- Confidence making decisions on scope of works and specifying delivery timescales.
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to manage client and customer expectations.
- Excellent attention to detail, comfortable working under pressure and managing conflicting priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; DBS check required.
- A construction related qualification (HNC or above), working towards RICS or CIOB chartership, and a valid UK driving licence are desirable.
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Property Inspector in Maidstone employer: Marks Consulting Partners Limited
Join a well-established independent property and construction consultancy in Edinburgh, where you'll not only lead exciting projects but also thrive in a supportive and flexible work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from structured career development reviews and the opportunity to work on landmark developments across Scotland. Enjoy competitive salaries, private healthcare, and a family-friendly culture that values your contributions and fosters meaningful client relationships.
Contact Details:
Marks Consulting Partners Limited Recruitment Team
