Building Surveyor
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33.8 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Islington, London, N1 1XR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP223148CT1757-RQ1674550-26012026 |
Summary
Building Surveyor - Legal Disrepair needed in Islington
This is a temporary contract paying £33.80ph PAYE
This is a temporary role
The reference number is: RQ1674550
The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of legal disrepair principles, applying them confidently when inspecting residential properties and assessing landlord repairing obligations. They will be able to identify, diagnose, and evidence building defects that fall under statutory duties, including issues affecting the structure, exterior, heating, sanitation, and overall habitability of a home.
Their reports will translate technical findings into accurate, legally relevant conclusions, outlining causation, required remedial works, and the impact on occupants. They will work with professionalism, clarity, and impartiality, ensuring that their assessments support fair outcomes for tenants and landlords while upholding the standards set out in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, and HHSRS guidance.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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