Building Surveyor – Damp, Mould & Disrepair (Housing)

A2Dominion Group; Staines-upon-Thames; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days’ holiday

Pension up to 8%

Wellbeing allowance up to £300

Staff discounts

Learning and development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

A2Dominion is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Repairs & Maintenance team, focusing on damp, mould and disrepair to improve residents’ homes. You’ll assess condition, diagnose issues and manage surveys, delivering high-quality, resident-focused solutions in social housing settings.

You’ll work in a regulated environment, applying Awaab’s Law, HHSRS and CDM Regulations 2015 while coordinating with contractors and internal teams for lasting improvements.

Competenze

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• HNC or degree in Building Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in housing survey/maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of damp, mould & disrepair and related legislation.
• Familiarity with Awaab’s Law, HHSRS and CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience managing contractors and writing specifications.
• Budgets, invoicing and NHF Schedule of Rates (M3NHF).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Mansioni

• Surveying & Inspections: carry out surveys to assess condition and risks.
• Damp, Mould & Disrepair: diagnose and manage cases in line with law.
• Repairs & Project Management: specify works and oversee repairs.
• Compliance & Standards: ensure building regs, CDM 2015, HHSRS.
• Contract Management: monitor performance and approve extra works.
• Financial Management: manage budgets and NHF rate schedules.
• Technical Expertise: produce reports and provide specialist advice.
• Customer Focus: lead complaint resolution and resident service.
• Risk Management: monitor cost, programme and safety risks.
• Case Management Systems: use Dynamics and Total mobile.
• Partnership Working: collaborate with internal teams and contractors.

Conoscenze

Damp & mould

Surveying

Contract management

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

IT skills

Formazione

GCSE Maths & English

HNC/degree in Building Surveying

Strumenti

Dynamics

Total mobile

Descrizione del lavoro

Building Surveyor – Damp, Mould & Disrepair (Housing)

Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday

DBS: Standard

Driving: Full UK driving licence & own vehicle essential

We’re looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Repairs & Maintenance team, supporting the management and improvement of A2Dominion’s housing portfolio.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and well‑maintained, using effective surveying practices and project management. With a focus on damp, mould and disrepair, you’ll ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law, HHSRS and wider housing legislation, diagnosing complex issues, managing risk and delivering long‑term solutions that improve residents’ homes and wellbeing.

This role is ideally suited to surveyors with experience in social housing, local authorities or residential repairs, who are confident working in regulated environments and delivering a high‑quality, resident‑focused service.

Key Responsibilities

• Surveying & Inspections: Carry out property surveys to assess condition, identify defects and manage risks.
• Damp, Mould & Disrepair: Diagnose and manage cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Repairs & Project Management: Specify works, manage repairs and oversee minor works projects.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure properties meet building regulations, CDM 2015 and HHSRS requirements.
• Contract Management: Monitor contractor performance, approve out‑of‑scope works and drive improvements.
• Financial Management: Manage budgets using NHF Schedule of Rates (M3NHF), monitor spend and authorise invoices.
• Technical Expertise: Produce reports, provide specialist advice and support legal/disrepair cases where required.
• Customer Focus: Lead complaint resolution and deliver strong service outcomes for residents.
• Risk Management: Monitor cost, programme and health & safety risks across projects.
• Case Management Systems: Manage and track cases using Microsoft Dynamics and Total mobile.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to deliver effective solutions.

More About You

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Math’s & English (Grades A* - C)
• HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a surveyor within housing, property maintenance or repairs.
• Strong practical experience diagnosing damp, mould, and disrepair, including legal disrepair cases.
• Good working knowledge of Awaab’s Law, HHSRS, CDM Regulations 2015 and housing legislation
• Experience managing contractors, writing specifications and delivering projects.
• Financial awareness including budgets, invoicing and Schedule of Rates (M3NHF)
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical reports and experience with Dynamics, Total mobile or similar housing management systems.
• Full clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

About Us

A2Dominion is more than a housing provider. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a clear social purpose: creating homes and communities people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes across London and Southern England, we reinvest our profits into building more affordable homes and delivering services that make a genuine difference. As part of the G15 group, we are proud to contribute to tackling the housing crisis and supporting thriving communities.

Choosing Us Is Easy

As an A2Dominion employee, you’ll enjoy a meaningful role with the flexibility, support, and benefits you need to thrive. For this role, our offer includes:

• 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service.
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• A generous annual wellbeing allowance of up to £300 for health and lifestyle benefits for you and your family
• Access to a wide range of staff discounts
• Investment in your learning and development.
• We also operate a Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process - just contact our Resourcing Team at [e-mail].

At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.

Becci Zapala is managing this vacancy – [e-mail]