Property Inspector
Edinburgh City Centre
Salary Guide: £27,000 to £30,000 Depending on experience (Plus Bonus & Car Allowance)
Due to on-going growth, our Client a city centre Letting/Property Management Agency is keen to secure a new member to join their busy, friendly team.
You must have a full clean drivers’ licence, bags of common sense, offer great customer service and a positive hard-working attitude.
The successful person will have an ‘eye for detail’, possess excellent communication and organisational skills together with strong area knowledge of Edinburgh and surrounding…
The Role
- Conduct property inspections
- Assist at times with void, check-in, check-out inspections
- Assess the condition of properties, identifying maintenance issues, health and safety risks, and compliance concerns
- Ensure properties meet statutory requirements (e.g. gas safety, electrical safety, fire safety including smoke alarms)
- Take clear photographic evidence, detailed inspection notes and complete digital report
Reporting & Documentation
- Complete inspection reports accurately and within required timescales
- Record defects, hazards, and recommended remedial actions
- Update property management systems and maintain accurate records
- Escalate urgent issues appropriately
Maintenance & Compliance
- Liaise with property managers, contractors, and landlords regarding required works
- Monitor completion of remedial actions following inspections
- Support compliance audits and regulatory inspections
- Assist with risk assessments and compliance checks
Tenant & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate professionally with tenants, landlords, and colleagues
- Arrange and confirm inspection appointments
- Provide clear explanations of findings and next steps where required
General Duties
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with company policies and procedures
- Adhere to health and safety requirements at all times
- Travel between properties as required
- Undertake any other reasonable duties related to the role
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
- Good IT skills
- Full UK driving licence
- A genuine ‘people person’
- Team player
Desirable
- Previous experience in property inspections, housing, facilities management, or a related field
- Good knowledge of property maintenance and basic building construction
- Customer service experience
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent observational and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Organised with good time management
- Professional and approachable manner
- Ability to assess risk and prioritise actions