Damp and Mould Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Long-term contract potential

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Damp & Mould Surveyor for a 3–6 month interim contract in the Manchester area. The role combines inspections, reporting and contractor oversight across social housing properties, with a hybrid work model (home, site and office) and a 37.5-hour week.

You will diagnose damp/mould issues, prepare technical reports, and ensure remedial works meet required standards while engaging with residents and internal teams. UK driving licence is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in damp and mould inspections within social housing or local authority settings.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and moisture-related issues.
• Experience producing technical reports and repair specifications.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing remedial works.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Damp and mould inspections

Contractor management

Technical reporting

Building pathology knowledge

Resident engagement

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4+ in Building Surveying

Job description

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