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Disrepair Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 02 September 2025
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 September 2025
Location: Barking and Dagenham, London, E62AS
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 023_1756804247

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Summary

Disrepair Surveyor - Barking - £50,000 (Negotiable, Permanent)

We are looking for an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a respected social housing provider in Barking. This is a permanent role offering around £50,000 per year (negotiable depending on experience).

The successful candidate must be RICS (or CIOB) qualified with a strong background in social housing disrepair cases. You will take responsibility for inspections, schedules of disrepair, technical reporting, and expert witness work.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out detailed inspections of properties and diagnosing disrepair issues

  • Preparing schedules of disrepair and recommending remedial works

  • Producing expert witness reports in line with Part 35 of Civil Procedure Rules

  • Advising landlords, tenants and legal representatives on disrepair matters

  • Attending site meetings, joint inspections, and court when required

  • Supporting housing teams on damp, mould, and structural cases

  • Keeping up to date with housing legislation and best practice

Requirements:

  • RICS or CIOB qualified (RICS preferred)

  • Proven social housing disrepair experience

  • Strong knowledge of housing legislation, landlord and tenant law, and building regulations

  • Experience acting as an expert witness and producing Part 35 compliant reports

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits include:

  • £50,000 negotiable salary

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Pension scheme

  • Group Life Assurance

  • 26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

  • Family-friendly policies and flexible working options

  • Health & wellbeing support through EAP

  • Career development and training opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a RICS-qualified Disrepair Surveyor with social housing experience to secure a permanent position in Barking. Apply today to find out more.

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