This inspector post sits within PA Housing's repairs service, checking that repairs, damp and mould works, and disrepair jobs are finished to standard. The core of the role is post-inspection and technical audit of contractor work, reviewing claims and invoices for accuracy, and pushing through remedial action on poor workmanship. It is hybrid, with two to three office days a week once settled, plus an out-of-hours call-out rota. Candidates need a DBS check and a full UK driving licence with access to a car.
What the job involves
- Carry out post-inspections and technical audits of completed repairs, damp and mould works, disrepair works, voids and planned maintenance
- Review repair orders and completion records to confirm work is recorded correctly and supported by evidence
- Assess workmanship against specifications, schedules of rates, policies and compliance requirements
- Identify poor workmanship, repeat failures and remedial work, and make sure actions are followed through
- Review contractor claims, invoices, variations and additional works to check costs are accurate and supported
- Use performance and commercial data to spot trends, recurring issues, unnecessary spend and improvement opportunities
- Work with contractors, surveyors and operational teams to address quality concerns and improve service delivery
- Maintain accurate audit records and provide evidence-based reporting on contractor performance, compliance and improvement
Experience
- Experience in responsive repairs or maintenance services
- Experience reviewing work orders, contractor claims, completion records and supporting documents
Skills & knowledge
- Sound technical knowledge of building maintenance and housing repairs
- Good understanding of schedules of rates, repair coding, variations and cost validation
- Understanding of compliance, including health and safety, asbestos management, auditing and contractor controls
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Confidence to challenge information or workmanship below the required standard
- Organised, able to manage competing priorities, and confident communicating with contractors, colleagues and stakeholders
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check (standard or enhanced)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Other
- Willingness to join the out-of-hours call-out rota
Nice to have
- Experience in social housing or a similar environment
What’s offered
- High street discount schemes
- Health cash plans
- 26 days' annual leave, rising to 29 after three years, with the option to buy more
- Flexible bank holidays, taken when suits you
- Car leasing scheme
- Hybrid working, with two to three office days a week once settled
- Optional nine-day fortnight scheme
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
