To provide expert technical assessments, reports, and testimony in cases involving housing disrepair, building defects, damp and mould, landlord/tenant disputes, and associated legal matters. The postholder will act impartially and in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35, delivering clear, defensible expertise for solicitors, insurers, landlords, and courts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Inspection & Assessment

Conduct detailed property inspections relating to disrepair, building pathology, damp, mould, structural movement, leaks, heating and ventilation issues, and general property condition.

Use specialist diagnostic tools (e.g., moisture meters, borescopes, thermal imaging, hygrometers) to identify root causes of defects.

Assess compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice, including the Landlord and Tenant Act, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, and building regulations.

2. Expert Reporting

Produce high-quality CPR-compliant expert witness reports, Scott Schedules, joint statements, condition surveys, and costed remedial schedules.

Provide clear, evidence-based conclusions on liability, causation, quantum, and remedial recommendations.

Ensure reports withstand judicial scrutiny and adhere to professional standards.

3. Court & Tribunal Support

Attend court hearings, mediation, or tribunals to give oral expert evidence when required. ...