Building Surveyor / Damp, Mould & Housing Disrepair

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor to specialise in damp, mould and disrepair within social housing, delivering compliant, resident-focused surveying, inspections, and technical solutions across a diverse housing portfolio.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Property Surveyor, Housing Surveyor, Disrepair Surveyor, Repairs Surveyor.

SALARY: £47,000 to £57,000 per annum + Generous Benefits

LOCATION: Ealing based position is covering London & Staines OR Staines based position is covering Staines, Oxford & Winchester

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent and Fixed Term (6 month) Contracts available

WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday

KEY REQUIREMENT: A full clean UK driving licence and access to a car is essential

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a busy repairs and maintenance team, specialising in damp, mould, and disrepair across their housing portfolio. Using your technical expertise the Building Surveyor will play a vital role in safeguarding the long-term condition of homes, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained for residents.

The Building Surveyor will diagnose complex damp and mould issues, assess disrepair, manage risks, and deliver high-quality technical solutions. This is a meaningful role where your work directly improves living conditions and contributes to healthier, safer homes.

This position is ideal for surveyors with experience in Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Social Housing, or residential repairs environments who are confident navigating compliance requirements, regulations, and resident-focused service delivery.

DUTIES

• Carry out regular property surveys and inspections to maintain the condition of the housing portfolio
• Diagnose, report, and manage cases of damp, mould, and disrepair, providing clear recommendations
• Develop strategies and solutions to improve property condition, performance, and long-term sustainability
• Conduct full property assessments to identify defects, risks, maintenance requirements, and improvement opportunities
• Work closely with maintenance and repairs teams to plan, prioritise, and schedule works
• Ensure full compliance with building regulations, safety standards, and current legislation
• Undertake surveys for Aids & Adaptations and support residents with self-funded improvement requests
• Ensure all works and projects meet CDM 2015 requirements
• Provide technical advice, prepare detailed reports, and act as an expert witness
• Assess and process out-of-contract repair requests to identify appropriate solutions
• Write specifications, manage tendering processes, and ensure procurement rules are followed
• Manage budgets using the NHF Schedule of Rates (M3NHF), ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control
• Monitor spending to deliver value for money and financial efficiency
• Identify, assess, and manage risks related to cost, programme, and health & safety
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring KPIs are met and driving continuous improvement
• Lead service recovery, investigate customer complaints, and ensure high levels of resident satisfaction

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
• Previous experience in housing regulations, building codes, and safety standards and construction, property maintenance, or repairs environments
• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience diagnosing, resolving, and reporting on damp, mould, and disrepair, including involvement in legal disrepair cases
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations 2015, particularly within a social housing context
• Knowledge of HHSRS and relevant housing legislation
• Experience with NHF Schedule of Rates (M3NHF) for cost management
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical reports
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with residents, contractors, and stakeholders
• Full clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• All permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family
• Access to flexible benefits, salary exchange options, and a wide range of staff discounts

The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they'd still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%. Successful candidates will need to undergo a Standard DBS check.