Property Inspector

Housing Diversirty Network

Property Inspector

£32000

Housing Diversirty Network, Ipswich

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 38ba40c5d56e490593c6b545d9461d59

Full Job Description

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high health and safety standards?
We have an exciting opportunity for you at Orwell Housing Association. We are recruiting for an efficient, proactive individual to support our Property Manager in overseeing Void Works, Day-to-Day Repairs, and Property Inspections, with a special focus on mould Inspections.

Discover a fulfilling career where your values align with our mission. Join our dynamic team committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation. Embrace a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Your role will be more than a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to something meaningful. If you prioritise integrity, teamwork, and a positive impact, apply now to be part of a community that values your individuality and welcomes your dedication to making a difference.

Key responsibitlies includes:

  • Ensuring that all responsive improvements, repairs and void works attain high standards of workmanship.

  • Keeping high levels of customer service and ensuring communication is maintained with tenants, Housing Officers, Orwell's operatives and external contractors.

  • Working with the Head of Repairs to improve delivery, reviewing and developing working practice to create efficiency gains and improved tenant satisfaction.

  • Conducting mould inspections to identify the root causes of mould growth.

  • Assisting with all day-to-day matters relating to Void works and repairs ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with the approved budget and any variations are highlighted.

    Our ideal Property Inspector will have:

  • At least five years of direct experience of working in a related field.

  • Extensive experience of managing projects, building contracts and contractors is essential., A Level (or equivalent) in Math's and English language Grades A-C.

  • Appropriate technical qualification and or experience is essential.


  • Due to the nature of this role, a full UK Driving Licence is required., Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

    This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

    The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

  • Retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)

  • Onsite parking

  • Cashback Health plan
  • Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.

  • Reward and recognition awards

  • Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy

  • Wellbeing programme

  • Great training and development opportunities