Repairs Surveyor

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Repairs & Disrepair Surveyor to support the management of day‑to‑day responsive repairs and legal disrepair cases. This is a field‑based role requiring regular visits to tenants’ homes, close collaboration with contractors, and coordination with the in‑house legal team on case progression and formal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day‑to‑day reactive repairs across the housing portfolio.
• Work directly with contractors to ensure repairs are completed to required standards.
• Handle legal disrepair cases, acting as a liaison between tenants, contractors, and the legal team.
• Produce accurate and comprehensive Scott Schedules and other required legal documentation.
• Visit tenants’ homes to assess issues, document findings, and ensure safety and compliance.
• Support repairs‑related projects, including safety issue management and case‑specific interventions.

Working Arrangements

• Field‑based / Onsite role – extensive work in tenants’ homes.
• Not an office‑based or compliance‑focused post.
• Collaboration with contractors, repairs supervisors, and the legal team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing reactive / day‑to‑day repairs.
• Experience with disrepair case management.
• Ability to draft Scott Schedules and understand legal repair requirements.
• Confidence engaging with tenants in their homes, including dealing with challenging environments.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.