Building Surveyor & Damp, Mould & Housing Disrepair

a2dominion; Ealing; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing organization is looking for a Building Surveyor in Ealing to focus on damp, mould, and housing disrepair. The role involves delivering compliant surveying and inspections while managing technical issues across a diverse housing portfolio. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in housing regulations, as well as a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary of £47,000 to £57,000 is offered along with substantial benefits including generous holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday increasing with service

Up to 8% contributory pension

Generous annual health allowance

Flexible benefits and staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in housing regulations and building codes.
• Strong technical knowledge in damp, mould, and disrepair.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property surveys and inspections.
• Diagnose damp, mould, and disrepair issues.
• Manage maintenance works and ensure compliance.

Skills

Damp and mould diagnosis

Building regulations knowledge

Communication and people skills

Education

HNC, Degree or equivalent in Building Surveying

Tools

NHF Schedule of Rates

IT skills for reporting

Job description

Building Surveyor - Damp, Mould & Housing Disrepair experience required

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 covering London & Staines OR Staines based position 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

JOB OVERVIEW

Building Surveyor will safeguard the long‑term condition of homes, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and well‑maintained for residents. They will diagnose complex damp and mould issues, assess disrepair, manage risks and deliver high‑quality technical solutions. This role is ideal for surveyors experienced in Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Social Housing or residential repairs environments, who can navigate 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, 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.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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