Damp and Mould Surveyor

Description

Damp & Mould Surveyor

Rate: 35-40 per hour

Contract: Interim Contract 3-6 months

Location: Hybrid (Home, Site & Office Based)

Hours: 37.5 per week

The Opportunity

An established social housing provider is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor to join its property services team on an interim basis.

This role will play a key part in improving residents' living conditions through the investigation, management, and resolution of damp, mould, condensation, and disrepair issues across a diverse housing portfolio. You'll be responsible for identifying underlying causes, recommending effective remedial solutions, and ensuring works are delivered to a high technical standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with strong building pathology knowledge who enjoys a varied role combining inspections, technical reporting, contractor management, and resident engagement.

Key Duties

Carry out detailed inspections of occupied and void residential properties. Investigate reports of damp, mould, condensation, water penetration, leaks, and structural defects. Diagnose the root causes of property failures and recommend long-term solutions. Produce clear technical reports, specifications, and schedules of remedial works. Instruct and monitor contractors, ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard. Undertake quality assurance inspections following completion of works. Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders and operational teams. Ensure compliance with current housing legislation, landlord obligations, HHSRS requirements, and health and safety standards. Escalate high-risk cases where resident wellbeing may be impacted. Maintain accurate records using asset management and housing management systems. Analyse recurring trends and contribute towards improvement strategies and investment planning. Deliver excellent customer service while communicating technical findings in a clear and understandable manner. About You

To be considered, you should have experience working within social housing, local authority property services, or a residential maintenance environment.

You'll be confident diagnosing building defects and possess a strong understanding of housing construction, repair methodologies, and moisture-related issues.

Essential Experience

Proven experience undertaking damp and mould inspections. Strong knowledge of building defects and building pathology. Experience preparing technical reports and repair specifications. Background managing contractors and overseeing remedial works. Experience carrying out post-inspections and quality checks. Knowledge of social housing maintenance and repairs. Familiarity with housing legislation and HHSRS requirements. Full UK Driving Licence. Qualifications

HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4+, or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property Maintenance, or a related discipline. Desirable

Degree in Building Surveying or similar. Membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE, or an equivalent professional body. Additional training or qualifications in building pathology, moisture diagnosis, or damp investigation. Previous experience within local authority or housing association environments. What's on Offer?

40 per hour 37.5-hour working week Hybrid working arrangement Mileage reimbursement Long-term contract potential If you're an experienced surveyor with a strong background in damp and mould investigations and are looking for your next contract assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Ad ID: 5419298427