Damp And Mould Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £40

37.5 hrs/week

Hybrid working arrangement

Mileage reimbursement

Long-term contract potential

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor for an interim contract in the United Kingdom. The role is hybrid (home, site and office) with a 37.5-hour week and hourly rate of £35–£40.

You will inspect properties, manage remedial works, and prepare technical reports to improve residents’ conditions. Key duties include detailed inspections, defect diagnosis, and coordination with contractors, while ensuring compliance with housing legislation and HHSRS requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting damp and mould in residential properties.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and repair specifications.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing remedial works.
• Knowledge of housing legislation and HHSRS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of occupied and void residential properties.
• Investigate damp, mould, condensation, water penetration, leaks, and structural defects.
• Diagnose root causes and recommend long-term remedies.
• Produce clear technical reports, specifications, and schedules of remedial works.
• Instruct and monitor contractors, ensuring safe, efficient repairs.
• Undertake quality assurance inspections after completion of works.
• Maintain accurate records using asset and housing management systems.
• Analyse recurring trends and contribute to improvement strategies.

Skills

Damp & mould inspections

Building pathology

Technical reports

Contractor management

Quality checks

Social housing maintenance

Housing legislation / HHSRS

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Building/Property maintenance qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ4+ or equivalent)

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