Property Inspector
Premier Estates, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
Property Inspector
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Premier Estates, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 31 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 9b7233c85bcb4c51870c43c603234d27
Location ref: Bedford Place, City of Southampton
Full Job Description
You will spend most days visiting multiple developments, completing structured inspections, capturing clear reports with photos, and escalating any hazards, defects or maintenance needs. You will liaise with site staff, contractors and residents, following through actions to resolution and keeping accurate records so issues are prioritised and resolved swiftly.,
- You complete thorough, timely inspections across your patch every day with accurate, actionable reporting.
- Health, safety and compliance risks are identified early and mitigated quickly with clear follow-up.
- Sites are consistently clean, safe and well-presented, reflected in positive resident and client feedback.
- Contractor works are monitored effectively, with quality, value and timelines achieved.
- Communication is proactive, professional and well-documented, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
- You manage your schedule efficiently, balancing urgency with planned preventive checks. HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
- Conducting 4-6 structured site inspections daily, documenting findings with photos and clear actions.
- Checking health and safety compliance, including communal areas, fire safety measures and access routes.
- Raising, prioritising and tracking maintenance works with contractors and onsite teams.
- Meeting and liaising with site staff and residents to understand issues and provide updates.
- Following up on remedial actions to ensure timely completion and quality outcomes.
- Preparing concise reports and updating systems to keep stakeholders informed.
You enjoy being on the move, splitting time between home, office and sites with minimal supervision. - You are detail-focused, practical and calm under pressure, with a strong sense of ownership.
- You build trust quickly with residents, site teams and contractors through clear, courteous communication.
- You are safety-conscious and diligent, confident making decisions and escalating when needed.
- You take pride in presentation and understand how small details shape the resident experience. EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- Previous experience in property management, block/building inspections or estate services.
- Hands-on maintenance, facilities or building services background.
- Working knowledge of health and safety in residential settings and risk identification.
- Familiarity with using mobile inspection apps, photos and structured reporting.
- Experience coordinating contractors and following up on remedial works.
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo. We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year. - Competitive salary, aligned to experience
- Discretionary bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave
- Fully funded training and professional development
- Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty reward
- Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
- Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
You will be supported by a dedicated property management team and receive a £4,000 per annum car allowance on top of your salary. First-stage interviews will be via Microsoft Teams. This role is ideal if you have experience in property management, property/site inspections or maintenance-particularly if you bring a practical, hands-on maintenance mindset and enjoy being out on the road.,