Disrepair Surveyor - Expert Witness

Expert Witness Housing Disrepair Surveyor (Freelance)

Location: South West England
Engagement: Freelance / Self-Employed
Work Volume: Approximately 1–5 surveys per month
Rate: Competitive day rate (DOE)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and professional Housing Disrepair Surveyor to undertake expert witness inspections and reporting across South West England.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified surveyor looking to supplement existing consultancy work with a flexible volume of housing disrepair instructions. Assignments will typically involve property inspections, defect diagnosis, evidence gathering, and the preparation of clear, well-reasoned reports for legal proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct housing disrepair inspections at residential properties.
• Assess issues including damp, mould, condensation, leaks, water ingress, ventilation defects, and general building disrepair.
• Produce detailed expert witness reports.
• Prepare schedules of defects and recommended remedial works.
• Liaise professionally with solicitors, housing providers, landlords, and tenants.
• Attend joint meetings and court hearings where required (occasional).

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience in housing disrepair investigations.
• Strong knowledge of residential building pathology.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the South West.
• Professional and impartial approach to evidence and reporting.

Desirable

• MRICS, FRICS, MCIOB or equivalent professional membership.
• Previous expert witness experience.
• Familiarity with CPR Part 35 requirements.
• Experience providing evidence in litigation matters.

What We Offer

• Flexible freelance engagement.
• Approximately 1–5 inspections per month.
• Opportunity to work with established legal and property professionals.

To express interest, please submit your CV together with a summary of your disrepair and expert witness experience.