Asset Condition, Damp & Mould Surveyor

Overview

Join us as our next Asset Condition, Damp & Mould Surveyor and make a difference!

Salary £37,740 per annum plus benefits. Location: Leatherhead, Surrey. Full time, 37 hours per week.

At Transform Housing & Support, we believe everyone should live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex, and the London Borough of Sutton.

If you \’re looking for a role where every day is different and brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference, Transform Housing & Support is the place for you.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• You will be joining our Asset Management Team, a friendly group of 16 people, who provide a high-quality service to our Housing Support colleagues and our Clients by repairing, maintaining and investing in our properties.
• Be the main point of contact to address any issues around property which needs further on-site investigation around repairs, maintenance, or any other property related matters.
• Programme and carry out annual stock condition surveys and inspections across the stock portfolio to ensure properties provide a safe and secure environment for residents to live in and to establish their condition.
• Work with the Asset Manager (Planned Investment) to validate properties on planned and cyclical annual programmes of works. Assist with contractor progress, quality checks and snagging works.
• Investigate any Health and Safety issues under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• Undertake damp and mould surveys to tight deadlines to meet the requirements of legislation, including specification writing, issuing works, communications with the Client (tenant) and following up periodically to ensure issues are addressed.
• Assist the Contracts and Compliance Manager in carrying out checks on actions or works which need to be addressed following servicing and inspection regimes, including fire risk assessments, legionella, asbestos, etc.
• Compile specifications for small scale works, procure, and ensure works are delivered to the required standard and within the specified timescales, inspect work during and at completion, and arrange payment for work.
• Raise orders for works to external contractors or In-House Repairs Team, and ensure work is completed to the required standard and within the specified timescales.
• Maintain regular contact with Transform e Inhouse Repairs Team, external contractors, and consultants to monitor quality and delivery of work, along with performance.
• Monitor expenditure against budget and contribute to identifying future repair needs or programmes of work.
• Collate and record inspection and stock condition data in the required format and ensure information is accurate. Carry out validation checks on data and identify updates required.
• Use appropriate equipment to carry out inspections and take photographic evidence as required.
• Provide guidance and advice to residents, staff, contractors, and external stakeholders regarding inspection outcomes and any further action needed.
• Attend meetings and compile reports on any matter following an inspection, which may include incidents, complaints, or disrepair.
• Use IT systems to locate property information, raise repair orders, monitor works, record completions, and obtain reports as required.
• Follow policies and procedures, and recommend changes to improve how inspections are conducted and what information is collated.
• Keep up to date with current legislation, guidance and good practice within the sector and property maintenance and management.

What You\’ll Need

• Experience of successfully carrying out property inspections and surveys.
• Experience managing extensive and varied workloads.
• Working within Property Management and Maintenance.
• Contractor and consultant management.
• Compiling specifications and tender documents.
• Minimum of HNC/HND in a related discipline or equivalent.
• Building construction and property knowledge; good understanding of building pathology and identifying building defects; competent in identifying damp, mould, and condensation issues.
• Awareness of landlords responsibility around health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of different residential building types, construction, and design.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload; excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with IT systems and hardware.
• An Basic DBS check (to be completed by us, upon successful application).

How Well Set You Up For Success

We want to make sure you have the skills and knowledge to be great in your role. When you join us, you will complete a tailored induction programme which will include online training, in-person training, and shadowing.

Why Work at Transform

Transform is a place where everyone is valued. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working, including flexible hours where possible.

Our Benefits Are Great Too And Include

• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Interest-free staff loans
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year
• Life assurance cover

What\’s Next

We are committed to being inclusive and value diversity. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process, please let us know and we \’ll help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview when we find good matches, so apply soon to avoid missing out.

You may also have experience in the following: Asset Surveyor, Damp and Mould Surveyor, Property Inspector, Stock Condition Surveyor, Building Surveyor, Housing Surveyor, Asset Management Surveyor, Housing, Maintenance Surveyor, Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor, Planned Works Surveyor, Compliance Surveyor, Health and Safety Surveyor.

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