Damp And Mould Building Surveyor

Hays Building; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organisation is seeking a Damp & Mould Surveyor to join their Specialist Repairs function. The role involves conducting surveys, producing schedules for repairs, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Ideal candidates will have surveying experience and relevant qualifications, with a focus on delivering high-quality service for tenants.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Up to 8% matched pension contributions

Discounts on shopping

Qualifications

• Previous surveying experience required.
• Full membership to RICS or CIOB preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Landlord and Tenant Act 1985).

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-and post-inspection surveys for damp and mould.
• Produce detailed schedules of works for repairs.
• Support damp and mould complaints with technical reports.

Skills

Technical expertise

Understanding of building maintenance

Tenant-centric service

Education

Recognised building surveying-related qualification

HHSRS qualification

Job description

Your new company
A large and ambitious housing organisation which prides itself on providing more people with an affordable place to call home. They welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. They do expect a lot from their people, but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career, or use your experience to move on, they can help develop your potential.

Your new role
As a Damp & Mould Surveyor, you will join their Specialist Repairs function. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a strong understanding of building and property maintenance as well as a passion for delivering a high-quality service for tenants in the community.In this role, you will support the effective delivery of contracted and internal maintenance services focused on damp and mould prevention and remediation services, with a tenant-centric approach focused on value for money.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Conduct pre-and post-inspection surveys to diagnose potential or existing disrepair or damp and mould cases and ensure their effective resolution.
*Produce detailed schedules of works using NHF Schedule of Rates for the prevention and remediation of repairs.
*Ensure accurate and detailed record-keeping, making sure that all relevant certification is provided for all works completed.
*Support the damp and mould complaints caseload, providing technical reports to showcase actions taken to deliver satisfactory results for the organisation and tenants.
*Work collaboratively with the Contract Management team and other business areas to ensure a high-quality repairs service.




What you'll need to succeed
As well as previous surveying experience, you'll hold a recognised building surveying-related qualification and, ideally, full membership to either RICS or CIOB. In addition, you'll also have achieved a HHSRS qualification.
You'll also have a strong level of technical expertise and a good understanding of defects falling under relevant legislation such as, but not limited to, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, Social Housing Regulation Act 2023.

Please note - if you do not hold a full chartered membership then applications are still welcome, however, you will be considered at a lower salary point.
What you'll get in return
In addition to a competitive salary of £50601, there is a whole host of benefits which can be taken advantage of by their employees - these include access to healthcare benefits such as Medicash, up to 8% matched pension contributions and access to the Benefits portal, which will bring you discounts on your shopping!
What you need to do now


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