Building Surveyor - Legal Disrepair
5 Star RecruitmentLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
5 Star Recruitment specializes in connecting employers with top talent across a range of industries. Their core focus is on delivering tailored recruitment solutions that match candidates' skills and career aspirations with employers' strategic objectives. The firm differentiates itself through a rigorous screening process, a robust network of industry experts, and a commitment to building long‑term partnerships with both clients and candidates. By combining deep market knowledge with a personalized approach, 5 Star Recruitment consistently places the right people in the right roles, driving success for both organizations and individuals.
Job Description
The Building Surveyor - Legal Disrepair will be responsible for overseeing individual case loads consisting of live disrepair claims, party wall awards, and repair diagnostic cases. The role will also involve training and advisory work for colleagues, as well as giving expert evidence in court.
Requirements
- HND/C Building with demonstrable post qualification experience or BSc Building with post qualification experience
- Extensive and demonstrable Building surveying experience
- Ability to effectively manage a technical caseload within target deadlines
- Ability to write and prepare specifications for repairs and maintenance work
- Ability to monitor budgets and prepare work programmes
- Ability to prepare Bills of Quantity
- Ability to prepare and certify interim and final payments to contractors
- Ability to administer contracts and supervise work in progress
- Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in writing and face to face
- Knowledge of Legal legislation in relation to Housing disrepair
- Proficiency in the use of devices, aids and instruments for assessments and diagnosis of building failures
- Working knowledge of building industry codes of practice and Statutory requirements
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan