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Croydon Council are looking for a Senior Disrepair Specialist Officer to join their busy and high-profile Disrepair Team.

You'll play a key role in inspecting properties, diagnosing disrepair issues, specifying works, and managing cases from start to completion. The role involves contractor management, Health & Safety monitoring, tenant liaison, coordinating temporary decants, and working closely with teams such as Legal and Tenancy.
This position is site-based 4 days a week, with hybrid working from home and the office.

Key Responsibilities

Survey properties and specify disrepair works
Raise orders and manage contractors
Oversee cases from initial inspection to completion
Carry out pre-, mid- and post-inspections
Ensure Health & Safety compliance
Support tenants through the works process
Coordinate temporary decants
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders
Requirements

Strong property maintenance background
Technical knowledge of repairs and building issues
Disrepair experience preferred but training provided
Experience in major repairs or project management desirable
Social housing experience beneficial
Understanding of H&S legislation
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Confident with Outlook (other systems training provided)
Commercial awareness
Full UK driving licence + Basic DBS

Ideal fit: Maintenance Surveyors, Repairs/Voids Supervisors, Working Supervisors, Project Managers.

For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)