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
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