Hill & Hill Recruitment are seeking a Technical Inspector to work with one of our Local Authority clients based in London.

Key Responsibilities

• You will play a key role in inspecting the Council’s housing stock, carrying out surveys and providing accurate technical assessments of properties and building works.
• The role will involve undertaking property inspections, identifying defects and required remedial works, and preparing clear technical recommendations and specifications.
• You will work closely with contractors, surveyors, housing teams, property services and other internal stakeholders to ensure works are identified, progressed and completed to the required standard.
• You will monitor works on site, assess quality and progress, identify any issues or defects and ensure appropriate remedial action is taken.
• You will provide accurate information and updates relating to property condition, repairs, planned works and outstanding defects, maintaining appropriate records and reporting findings to senior colleagues.
• The role will involve attending properties and sites as required, liaising with residents, contractors and colleagues to resolve technical issues and ensure works are delivered effectively.
• You will support the wider surveying and asset management function by providing technical input into property inspections, condition assessments and works programmes.

Your Experience

• Significant experience working as a Technical Inspector, Building Surveyor, Clerk of Works or similar role within social housing, Local Authority or a property environment.
• Strong experience undertaking property inspections, building surveys and identifying defects across residential housing stock.
• Good knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs and remedial works.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, schedules of works and/or reports based on property inspections.
• Proven ability to monitor contractors and assess the quality and progress of works on site.
• Experience identifying defects, diagnosing building issues and recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and relevant standards relating to residential property.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong IT and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate inspection records and produce clear technical reports.
• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, Housing or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Apply today!

Hill & Hill Recruitment Specialise in Technical Property Staff across the whole of the UK and have close to 10 years experience in the sector. If you are looking for a new opportunity, please feel free to get in contact.