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Legal Disrepair Surveyor (Contract)
Remote | North, West & South London
£500 per day | Minimum 6-Month Contract
Join one of the UK's leading building pathology specialists.
JAG is a specialist surveying consultancy focused on building pathology, legal disrepair, damp, mould and condensation. We work with housing associations, local authorities, solicitors and private clients, delivering high-quality expert reports that help resolve complex property disputes.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for experienced Legal Disrepair Surveyors to join our expanding network of surveyors on an initial minimum six-month contract, with the potential for extension based on workload and performance.
This role offers excellent earning potential, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work with one of the UK's fastest-growing specialist surveying consultancies.
The Role
Working remotely, you will undertake Legal Disrepair inspections across North, West and South London, carrying out a minimum of two surveys per day.
You will be responsible for identifying property defects, diagnosing root causes and producing detailed, evidence-based reports that support legal disrepair claims and help housing providers meet their statutory repair obligations.
The role is available on both a full-time and part-time basis, providing flexibility to suit experienced surveyors looking for contract opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Legal Disrepair surveys across North, West and South London.
- Inspect residential properties for defects including damp, mould, condensation, water ingress, structural defects and general building disrepair.
- Diagnose the root causes of defects using sound building pathology principles.
- Produce clear, accurate and evidence-based survey reports.
- Prepare schedules of work and recommendations where required.
- Capture comprehensive photographic evidence during every inspection.
- Liaise professionally with residents, housing providers and client representatives.
- Manage your own diary and workload to ensure efficient delivery of surveys.
- Represent JAG professionally and maintain our high standards of technical excellence and customer service.
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Essential Requirements
- Previous experience carrying out Legal Disrepair surveys.
- Strong understanding of residential construction and building defects.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Ability to diagnose damp, mould, condensation and other housing defects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- RICS, CIOB, CABE or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience preparing CPR Part 35 Expert Witness reports.
- Experience working within the social housing sector.
- Knowledge of current housing legislation and repair obligations.
- Experience using thermal imaging equipment and moisture diagnostics.
- Building pathology experience.
What We Offer
- £500 per day for the right candidate.
- Minimum six-month contract, with opportunities for extension.
- Remote working.
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
- A consistent workload with a minimum expectation of two surveys per day.
- Self-managed diary with autonomy over your schedule.
- Opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading building pathology specialists.
- Access to a growing pipeline of Legal Disrepair work across London and the South East.
- Ongoing technical support from an experienced specialist team.
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Why Join JAG?
At JAG, we specialise in delivering technically robust surveying services to the social housing sector. We combine expert building pathology knowledge with innovative technology to provide clients with clear, evidence-based reporting that helps improve homes and resolve disputes.
We're building a trusted network of high-quality surveyors who share our commitment to technical excellence, professionalism and delivering outstanding service.
As we continue to grow, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of interesting cases while becoming part of a business that is investing heavily in technology, AI and the future of building diagnostics.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Legal Disrepair Surveyor looking for flexible, well-paid contract work with a growing specialist consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV together with a brief summary of your experience to hello@jag-ps.co.uk.
Join JAG and help us raise the standard of Legal Disrepair surveying across the social housing sector.
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