Property Inspector 65k (Dublin)

Job Title: Property Inspector
Department: Property & Asset Management
Reports to: Director of Housing and Care Services
Salary: (pro rata)
Contract Duration: 3 months

Role Overview

The Property Inspector is responsible for delivering high-quality asset management services to ensure compliance with housing standards and the provision of safe well-maintained homes for residents. The role involves aligning inspection activities with long-term property improvement strategies analysing stock condition survey data and supporting the prioritisation of maintenance programmes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Asset Management

• Carry out inspections of properties communal areas and buildings to ensure compliance with required standards and support effective management of housing stock.
• Assess and verify current property conditions ensuring accurate and up-to-date asset data is recorded.
• Maintain and update a database tracking component replacements and upgrades informed by stock condition surveys.
• Collect and analyse inspection data to support informed decision-making and establish performance indicators.
• Ensure all inspection activities adhere to organisational policies and standards.

Property Maintenance

• Evaluate the condition of properties and communal areas to identify maintenance and repair requirements.
• Prioritise maintenance issues based on urgency and their impact on resident safety.
• Conduct a proportion of pre- and post-repair inspections ensuring work meets required standards.
• Ensure all repair and maintenance activities comply with regulatory requirements and organisational objectives.
• Support the planning implementation and management of cyclical and planned maintenance programmes.
• Assist in overseeing maintenance contracts and monitoring budget performance.
• Use inspection and survey data to track property performance and inform future planning.
• Inspect vacant (void) properties alongside the Housing Team and prepare detailed schedules of required works in line with policy.
• Provide guidance and support to non-technical colleagues where required.

Financial Oversight

• Review and validate financial forecasts related to lifecycle components from stock condition surveys.
• Monitor and report on expenditure against approved budgets as directed by the Property and Asset Manager.

Compliance

• Ensure all properties meet relevant housing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in line with internal policies and procedures.

Sustainability & Energy Management

• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability during inspections and provide recommendations.
• Support the delivery of energy efficiency initiatives including collaboration with project teams securing funding and building partnerships.
• Assist in coordinating energy audits establishing green energy initiatives and contributing to national sustainability targets.

General Responsibilities

• Undertake additional projects and duties as required.
• Represent the organisation professionally fostering positive relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture aligned with organisational values focusing on quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies.