Building Surveyor (Legal Disrepair)
Peabody · London Borough of Islington
Building Surveyor (Legal Disrepair) at Peabody, based in London Borough of Islington, paying £57,177 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £57,177 per annum
- Location
- London Borough of Islington · Hybrid
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 10 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Customer Advisor
About 36% above the going rate for customer advisor
Reference 251b2fce9599fa917cd1e4cc6abc8bf5ca7a0abb
About the role
Building Surveyor (Disrepair) – Make a Real Difference to Residents' Homes
We're looking for an experienced Building Surveyor (Disrepair) to join our Repairs Team, managing legal disrepair cases and helping ensure residents receive a high-quality, timely and professional service.
This hybrid role includes attendance at Westminster Bridge Road, alongside a second administrative day at a local hub.
What you'll be doing
- Manage legal disrepair cases from inspection through to completion.
- Carry out property inspections, diagnose defects and prepare technical reports and specifications.
- Specify repairs, estimate costs and manage contractor performance.
- Monitor works, complete post-inspections and ensure repairs meet required standards.
- Keep residents informed throughout the process, providing excellent customer service.
- Maintain accurate records and support legal and compliance requirements.
You'll be supported by a dedicated administrative team, allowing you to focus on surveying, inspections, reporting and contractor management.
What you'll bring
- Degree, HNC or HND in Building Surveying, Building Pathology or a related discipline.
- Strong experience managing disrepair cases within social housing.
- Knowledge of building defects, construction methods and relevant housing legislation.
- Experience producing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work.
- Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
Desirable
- RICS membership or working towards professional accreditation.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
More information on our benefits
Please read before applying
This role involves regular travel across your designated area, undertaking inspections, managing contractors and working closely with residents to resolve legal disrepair cases.
There is an option to participate in the Property Services Out of Hours rota, which may include evenings and weekends but this is not compulsory.
Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 17th September at Hugh Cubitt Community Centre.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist, at [email removed]
We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive enough applications.
Reference: 251b2fce9599fa917cd1e4cc6abc8bf5ca7a0abb · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 10 Sep 2026 · Listed via Peabody
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