Summary: The Local Authority is seeking a detail-oriented Building Surveyor specializing in legal disrepair to manage complex cases and enhance housing conditions for residents. The role involves conducting property inspections, preparing reports, and collaborating with various stakeholders to resolve disrepair issues effectively. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in building standards and legal compliance, ensuring high-quality project management from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough inspections of council-owned properties to assess conditions and identify potential legal disrepair issues.
• Prepare detailed reports and specifications for remedial works, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and building standards.
• Act as a technical expert in legal disrepair cases, providing evidence and advice to support council responses and defend claims.
• Collaborate with legal teams, contractors, and housing officers to resolve disrepair cases efficiently and effectively.
• Manage repair projects from inception to completion, ensuring works are completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, reports, and actions taken to ensure compliance with legal and council requirements.

Key Skills:

• Degree in building surveying or a related field and membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS or CIOB).
• Strong understanding of building construction, legal disrepair legislation, and housing standards.
• Ability to identify issues, provide effective solutions, and deliver results in challenging situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging with legal teams, contractors, and residents.
• Proven ability to manage repair works and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Experience in legal disrepair cases within a local authority or social housing context is highly desirable.

Salary (Rate): £300

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other