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Islington Planning & Building Control

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London Borough of Islington Full time £57,177 a year
Posted 7 October 2026
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Highbury & Islington Rail Station (0.1 miles, direct) Highbury & Islington Underground Station (under 0.1 miles, direct) Park View Road (N17) (3.4 miles, direct)

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 29th October 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 protected]

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive enough applications.

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