Interim Disrepair Expert Witness

London Housing Association

£600 per day (Inside IR35)

Our client, a leading Housing Association based in London, is seeking an experienced Interim Disrepair Expert Witness to support housing disrepair claims and litigation matters.

This is a high-profile interim assignment requiring a technically strong building surveying professional with extensive expert witness experience, capable of producing robust reports and providing evidence in legal proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of residential properties across London relating to housing disrepair claims.
• Prepare detailed Expert Witness Reports in accordance with CPR Part 35 requirements.
• Provide independent professional opinions on causation, liability, scope of works and associated costs.
• Review technical documentation, repair histories and legal case files.
• Liaise with solicitors, legal representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Attend conferences with counsel where required.
• Provide oral evidence and represent findings confidently in court proceedings.
• Support the Housing Association in resolving complex disrepair and litigation cases.

Essential Requirements

• MRICS or FRICS qualified Building Surveyor.
• Successfully completed recognised Expert Witness Training.
• Proven experience acting as an Expert Witness within housing disrepair litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of CPR Part 35 and expert witness protocols.
• Demonstrable courtroom experience, including giving evidence under cross-examination.
• Extensive understanding of residential building defects, housing maintenance and disrepair legislation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Full willingness to travel throughout London to undertake inspections and attend meetings/court hearings.

Contract Details

• Interim Contract
• £600 per day
• Inside IR35
• London-based with travel across the capital required

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Expert Witness to join a respected Housing Association and play a critical role in supporting complex disrepair litigation and improving resident outcomes.

For further information or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact the team at Braxfield Recruitment.