Summary: The Legal Disrepair Surveyor role involves overseeing a caseload of disrepair claims and providing expert advice to ensure compliance with legal standards. The position requires conducting site inspections, preparing repair specifications, and acting as an expert witness in court. The role is largely office-based with responsibilities that include managing budgets and liaising with legal teams. This position is crucial for maintaining housing quality within the London Borough of Islington.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out site inspections and investigations, diagnosing building failures using technical equipment.
• Prepare detailed repair specifications, estimates, feasibility studies, and reports.
• Act as an expert witness in court, providing technical evidence when required.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and support the development of team policies and procedures.
• Oversee and monitor repair works on-site, ensuring quality standards, materials, and workmanship meet requirements.
• Take responsibility for party wall awards, including surveys and documentation.
• Manage budgets, prepare work programmes, and ensure contract compliance.
• Liaise closely with legal teams and internal repair services to avoid liability from legal disrepair claims.
• Ensure accurate records and reports are maintained for all casework.

Key Skills:

• UK Resident
• HND/C or BSc in Building Studies (or extensive relevant experience)
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation and legal processes within a Local Authority setting for minimum 3 years'
• Experience managing a technical caseload with strict deadlines
• Ability to write and prepare specifications for repairs and maintenance
• Experience in diagnosing building failures and using specialist equipment

Salary (Rate): 41.76

City: Islington

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other