Property Inspector
Rendall & Rittner
South Lambeth · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
South Lambeth, Greater London
Category
Construction and Property
PROPERTY INSPECTOR
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Rendall & Rittner Competitive + Car Allownace Hybrid Covering Southport, Bournemouth and Southampton
ROLE OVERVIEW
You will play a key role in safeguarding the standards, safety and presentation of our developments across Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and surrounding areas. With a hybrid working pattern and a strong focus on being on site, you will typically complete around 46 inspections each day, ensuring communal areas, building fabric and services are well maintained and any risks are quickly addressed.
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 maintenanceparticularly if you bring a practical, hands-on maintenance mindset and enjoy being out on the road.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
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.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
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 46 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.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
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.
WHAT WE OFFER
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
ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
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.
HOW WE HIRE
Initial conversation with our talent team
Interview focused on practical site-inspection capability, health and safety awareness, problem-solving, and how you communicate findings and follow-through on actions
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED? xwzovoh
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.
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Rendall & Rittner Competitive + Car Allownace Hybrid Covering Southport, Bournemouth and Southampton
ROLE OVERVIEW
You will play a key role in safeguarding the standards, safety and presentation of our developments across Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and surrounding areas. With a hybrid working pattern and a strong focus on being on site, you will typically complete around 46 inspections each day, ensuring communal areas, building fabric and services are well maintained and any risks are quickly addressed.
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 maintenanceparticularly if you bring a practical, hands-on maintenance mindset and enjoy being out on the road.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
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.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
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 46 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.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
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.
WHAT WE OFFER
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
ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
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.
HOW WE HIRE
Initial conversation with our talent team
Interview focused on practical site-inspection capability, health and safety awareness, problem-solving, and how you communicate findings and follow-through on actions
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED? xwzovoh
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.