Job purpose
The Property Inspector will be responsible for inspecting properties largely in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, although the successful candidate may be asked from time to time to inspect properties outside of the Borough.
This role involves liaising with colleagues, organising inspections, undertaking inspections, and following up on actions from inspections. The Property Inspector will ensure that properties meet the required standards and regulations, and will provide detailed reports on their findings.
The role will also involve using an online inspection app to streamline the inspection process and improve efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect Properties: Conduct thorough inspections of properties to assess their condition and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Liaise with Colleagues: Work closely with colleagues to coordinate inspection schedules and share findings.
- Organise Inspections: Plan diarise and schedule property inspections, ensuring all necessary preparations are made including writing to tenants and occupiers prior to the inspection.
- Undertake Inspections: Perform detailed inspections, documenting any issues or areas for improvement using the online inspection app.
- Follow Up on Actions: Ensure that any required actions from inspections are correctly assigned and notified to the relevant stakeholders (landlord, Tenant, contractors, property management). To follow up and close out the actions to ensure that they are completed and documented.
- Liaison: To collaborate with clients, property & facility managers, H&S compliance team and contractors to address the ongoing concerns.
Communications & working relationships
Internal
- PM / FM colleagues
- PM Accounts
- Property Administrators
- Building Surveyors
- Agency colleagues
- Professional colleagues
External
- Tenants / Occupiers
- Clients
- Contractors
Key performance indicators
- Ensuring all properties assigned are inspected within required periodicity. One client will require all single lets to be inspected annually.
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and experience required
- Good organisational skills.
- Previous experience in property inspection or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of property regulations and standards.
- Proficiency in using online inspection apps or similar digital tools.
- Experience of using property management systems to obtain information
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