The vacancy As a Legal Disrepair Surveyor, you'll be the central point of contact for legal disrepair cases in London, bringing a customer-focused approach to property inspections and repairs. Conducting site investigations, you will assess defects, prepare specifications, estimates, and essential technical documentation. You will manage each case from start to finish, ensuring smooth project delivery through regular communication with stakeholders and thorough documentation updates. With a particular focus on overseeing contractors, ensuring all works are completed to a high standard, adhering to contract KPIs and regulatory requirements. You'll actively work alongside our Asset Management team to inform long-term maintenance and investment plans and will be available for out-of-hours support on a rotational basis. When necessary, you will attend court proceedings as an expert witness, supporting Peabody's position in legal matters related to building regulations and property defects. You're an experienced, customer-oriented Legal Disrepair Surveyor, with a solid grounding in building pathology and a particular understanding of social housing environments. Skilled in managing complex caseloads, you are well-versed in the Housing Disrepair Protocol and bring a strong capability in stakeholder management. Your technical proficiency, ability to solve problems, and collaborative approach ensure that cases are handled with efficiency and professionalism. You'll need to be in the office for 2 days per week and the remaining time you'll be able to work remotely. Your role is instrumental in delivering top-tier repairs, maintenance, and property services. Focusing on legal disrepair claims, this role positions you within a regional team, reporting to the Regional Property Services Manager. With the support of disrepair coordinators and case managers, you will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across Peabody, providing technical expertise and driving operational improvements to ensure a high-quality service experience for our residents. If you're ready to bring your expertise to Peabody and help us deliver a first-class service to our residents, we want to hear from you. This role will require a Basic DBS check To be successful in this role, you'll have: Degree in Building Surveying or similar technical qualification (HND, HNC) or significant relevant experience for exceptional candidates. Responsive Repairs and/or Trade experience is desirable Knowledge of Schedule of Rates and measurement methods. Experience managing diverse cases from inception to completion. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports for senior stakeholders. Proficient in IT, time management, and able to work under pressure. Professional body membership preferred but not essential. Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: 30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays two additional paid volunteering days each year flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 4 x salary life assurance up to 10% pension contribution Are you ready to apply? If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received. Interviews will be taking place during the week commencing 24th February PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.