Peabody
Building Surveyor (Legal Disrepair)
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Building Surveyor (Disrepair)
Make a real difference to residents’ homes, safety and wellbeing.
We’re looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Repairs Team, leading the delivery of legal disrepair cases and ensuring residents receive a high-quality, timely service.
This hybrid role includes attendance at Ealing Gateway every Wednesday, plus a second admin day at a local hub.
What You’ll Do
- Manage disrepair cases end-to-end, compliant with the Housing Disrepair Protocol
- Inspect properties, diagnose defects, and gather clear evidence
- Produce accurate reports and schedules within one week
- Specify works, estimate costs and manage contractors
- Monitor delivery, carry out post-inspections, and sign off works
- Keep residents informed and maintain strong communication throughout
- Maintain accurate records and support legal processes
This is a specialist surveying role with dedicated administrative support. You'll be responsible for inspections, reports, repair specifications and contractor management, while our central admin team manages appointment scheduling and case administration on your behalf.
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About You
- Degree in Building Surveying or Building Pathology or similar technical qualification (HND HNC in Building Surveying or Building Pathology)
- Ideally RICS affiliated
- Strong experience in disrepair within social housing
- Knowledge of building defects, legislation, and construction standards
- Skilled in report writing, inspections, and contractor management
- Organised, able to manage a fast-paced caseload and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills with residents and stakeholders
Why join us?
- Make a direct impact on residents’ homes
- Supportive team and strong technical network
- Opportunities to shape service improvement
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What We Offer
- 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible benefits (healthcare, dental, discounts)
- 4x life assurance
- Training and development opportunities
- 2 paid volunteering days
- Up to 10% matched pension
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What To Expect From Our Recruitment Process
We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.
Held in person on the 5 August at our Ealing Office
Please note
- A Basic DBS is required for this role (which we will facilitate)
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
- Must have right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
If you are a qualified and highly organised Building Surveyor with strong experience in legal disrepair, social housing, and delivering high-quality technical services, we’d really like to hear from you.
Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and a short supporting statement outlining your relevant disrepair experience, your technical strengths (report writing, inspections, and contractor management) and how you will help us deliver safe, well-maintained homes and an excellent experience for our residents.
If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk.
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