Job Description

Disrepair Surveyor
Basildon Borough Council
Temporary, Full Time
350.00 - 400.00 per day - umbrella
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 23rd January 2026
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Council to recruit a temporary Disrepair Surveyor on a 6-month basis in their Property, Asset Management & Development team.
Job Purpose
The Disrepair Surveyor will be responsible for inspecting properties, diagnosing building defects, and ensuring compliance with housing disrepair legislation. The role involves preparing detailed and accurate Civil Procedure Rules complaint inspection reports, managing remedial works, liaising with tenants, contractors and other council departments to resolve disrepair claims efficiently and professionally.
The main responsibilities:

• To undertake technical surveys on the housing stock, including leasehold flats, to identify and make accurate diagnosis of complex repairs, including specifying materials, work content trades and place the work with suitable contractor
• Produce accurate, detailed CPR compliant reports including photographic evidence and costs estimates for remedial works. Copy of at two CPR compliant survey reports to be submitted and reviewed prior to any offer.
• Maintain clear records for potential legal proceedings and to attend court hearings to give expert witness evidence if required.
• Work closely with the Disrepair Managers and Contractor to manage disrepair claims from initial inspection through to resolution. This may include additional progress inspections.
• Responsible to undertake all post inspections ensuring all works are completed to a satisfactory standard and to arrange for rectification of any sub-standard works identified.
• Complete assessment of works for exclusions by the partnering contractors monthly, ensuring that works have been carried out to the correct quality and standard required and to arrange for any refund or credit note for any overcharging of works that is identified.

The Experience You Will Bring:

• Experience and knowledge of the building maintenance industry including relevant experience in the inspection of domestic property and the remedy of maintenance problems
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair legislation and Awaab's Law.
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple inspections and completion of reports to meet strict deadlines under pressure.
• Good level of IT skills, including word, Excel and design software
• Experience of developing and sustaining effective working relationships and communications, both internally and externally, with a range of contacts

If you would like to see a copy of the full role profile, please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk
Why choose Basildon Council?
Basildon Borough Council is one of the largest local authorities in the East of England region and serves a population of approximately 172,000 people. The town of Basildon is regarded as a key economic hub with the main areas of employment being engineering, research and development, distribution and financial services.
Basildon is also the second biggest economy in the Thames Gateway, outside of Canary Wharf.
Working for Basildon Borough Council means making a practical and positive difference to the lives of people living and working in the Borough and provides a fulfilling career.
Each of our employees - whatever job role they are undertaking - can feel motivated by having a unique opportunity to use their skills to make Basildon a better place to live. Whether it is conserving our countryside, by regenerating our Borough, by housing our residents or by collecting the refuse on time.
Note: ECC are advertising this role on behalf of Basildon Council.
Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.
The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.

Skills Required