Disrepair Surveyor

We are delighted to be hiring an experienced Disrepair Surveyor who is a meticulous individual with excellent technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will be responsible for undertaking thorough property inspections, preparing detailed schedules of disrepair works, providing expert witness reports, and assisting legal professionals in resolving claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed inspections of residential and commercial properties to identify and document instances of disrepair, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Diagnosing defects and providing expert recommendations to resolve Housing Condition claims
• Preparing comprehensive and accurate Schedules of Disrepair, clearly outlining the nature, extent, and cause of the defects, along with recommended remedial works.
• Producing high-quality, impartial expert witness reports suitable for use in legal proceedings, adhering to Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Providing clear and concise advice to clients (including landlords, tenants, and legal representatives) on disrepair matters.
• Attending site meetings, joint inspections with opposing surveyors, and court appearances as required.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of relevant legislation, case law, and industry best practices related to disrepair.
• Potentially mentoring junior surveyors or providing technical guidance within the team.
• Provide expert advice on Housing Condition cases, making informed recommendations for financial settlements in conjunction with legal teams.
• To comply with BD Groups Health & Safety Policy and associated procedures, ensuring one’s own health & safety and health & safety of colleagues, clients and visitors.
  
  

Qualifications

• A relevant surveying degree qualification (CIOB as a minimum) / Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (COIB) or equivalent relevant professional body.
  
  

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in undertaking surveys and preparing Schedules of Disrepair for legal disrepair cases.
• A thorough understanding of relevant housing legislation, landlord and tenant law, and building regulations.
• Proven experience in acting as an expert witness and preparing Part 35 compliant reports.
• Excellent technical building pathology knowledge and diagnostic skills.
• Familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and court procedures.
• Experience with disrepair software or databases would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for site visits.
  
  

Benefits

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes: 

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Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Competitive Salaries

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays from 26 days

Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable

Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development and training

A GREAT TEAM!

To Apply

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form.