Building Surveyor (Damp & Mould)

Howells Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building maintenance company is seeking an experienced Damp and Mould Building Surveyor to manage property inspections and housing repairs. The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to oversee both planned and reactive works. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years in housing maintenance and must possess a full driving licence and own vehicle. This position is full-time with a competitive salary and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in housing maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily property inspections and diagnose issues.
• Manage planned and reactive repair works.
• Oversee subcontractors ensuring quality workmanship.
• Prepare documents and manage internal enquiries.

Skills

Housing repairs knowledge

Building regulations compliance

Customer service skills

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork ability

Job description

Damp and Mould Building Surveyor - Housing Repairs & Maintenance

Own Vehicle Required

Salary: 46,000-48,000 per annum + mileage

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Contract: Temp to Perm

Location: Barnet

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Planned Works and Repairs team. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic and technical skills within housing maintenance and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently. This role requires the use of your own vehicle, with mileage reimbursed.

Key Responsibilities

Inspections & Diagnostics

• Conduct daily property inspections on behalf of the client, diagnosing issues accurately and efficiently.
• Utilise strong knowledge of HHSRS, damp investigations, structural assessments, and general building diagnostics (minimum 5 years' experience).
• Report findings, raise work orders, and arrange works through the client's DLO or approved supply chain partners.

Repairs & Planned Works Management

• Manage the full delivery of planned and reactive repair works for the client.
• Scope and specify works, including projects outside the Schedule of Rates (SOR).
• Provide technical advice and support across the client's service areas.
• Carry out pre-, mid-, and post-inspections.
• Manage WIP, expenditure, KPIs, and variations on SOR codes.

Team & Contractor Management

• Oversee subcontractors and operatives on behalf of the client, ensuring high‑quality workmanship.
• Provide technical direction, resolve issues, and ensure safe and compliant working practices.

Operational Support

• Prepare documents, reports, and specifications as required by the client.
• Manage internal and external enquiries.
• Check for relevant surveys (e.g. asbestos reports).
• Provide wider team support during periods of leave, sickness, or training.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance, building regulations, legislation, and health & safety.
• Confident in working with Schedule of Rates (SOR).
• IT‑proficient across computer, tablet, and PDA devices.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Self‑motivated with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Team‑focused, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle for business use (van) (mileage reimbursed).

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.
• Core business hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.