Property Inspector

Property Inspector - Make a real difference in our Boston Communities

Location: Boston & wider Lincolnshire Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,443

We have multiple new positions as Property Inspectors to join our Repairs Team

As a Property Inspector, you play a key role in supporting the delivery of an effective repairs and empty homes service by providing professional technical inspection and surveying expertise.

Your main responsibilities will be to conduct technical inspections related to empty homes and repairs, completing both pre- and post-inspections in line with service standards, and offering technical advice on repairs and empty homes matters. You will also ensure that customer and colleague enquiries are resolved promptly and effectively.

What would a typical week as Property Inspector look like?

As a Property Inspector, you'll be at the heart of our main priority of ensuring Really Good Repairs. As you may imagine, this isn't always easy, and requires empathy, strong effective communication skills and bags of resilience, a typical week could look as follows:

• Carry out pre-inspections for responsive repairs to scope work accurately
• Undertake health & safety site audits on ongoing jobs.
• Conduct post-inspections on recently completed works to check quality and compliance.
• Visit any properties with customer complaints, investigate issues, and advise on remedial action.
• Process any urgent rechargeable repair investigations.
• Complete void property inspections (initial visit) to identify required work for re-let standards.
• Liaise with contractors and void coordinators on turnaround times.
• Inspect customers' applications for permission to undertake improvements (e.g., sheds, fencing, structural changes).
• Carry out technical site inspections across active repairs to ensure compliance with specs and safety legislation.
• Conduct mutual exchange pre-inspections, identifying repairs required by both parties.
• Complete post-inspections for recent mutual exchanges.
• Keep accurate records on our housing management system and contribute to property data accuracy)

What are we looking for?

First and foremost, we're looking for someone who truly embodies our values. You'll earn trust through openness and accountability, show respect for both customers and colleagues, and work collaboratively with partners to achieve the best outcomes.

Most importantly, you'll have the empathy to step into others' shoes, understanding situations from their perspective to deliver solutions that make a real difference.

It would be great if you had:

• A Level 3 qualification in construction management
• At least 2 years of experience working in a repair service environment
• Significant understanding of the construction and maintenance requirements of domestic housing in the UK.
• Exceptional organisation skills with attention to detail.
• Numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Commercially aware with an eye for value for money.
• Confident in dealing with people and can communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• Flexible, with the ability to prioritise in an environment of constant change.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently when required. .
• Solution oriented alongside being thorough and accurate.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, MS Teams, and O365 suite of products).
• High communication skills, both oral and written.
• Full Driving license with access to own vehicle

Why Join LHP?

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we're more than a housing provider-we're a team with a purpose: to make a difference to people by providing homes and supporting communities that improve lives.

Aswell as an salary you'll receive a whole bunch of benefits, including:

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Great family leave and maternity policies enhancing colleague well-being and retention
• Discounted shopping vouchers through Westfield Health Rewards
• A superb employer salary sacrifices pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance and a buy/sell annual leave scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let's be there for each other!

What opportunities will I have to progress?

In 2025, we're proud to say that 29% of our roles were filled internally, we have a fantastic organisational development team that will support you with training, professional development and formal qualifications where relevant and encourage you to take on new responsibilities as you grow. A typical progression route for you will be Property/Asset surveying positions across the organisation.

How to apply.

If you are ready to help us create places to be proud of? Apply today.

Submit an updated CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) telling us why you'd be an excellent candidate for the role