Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor

Michael Page; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 50.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid work

Twice weekly office

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page is recruiting a Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor to lead damp and mould surveying across a residential housing portfolio in London and the South East. You will inspect, diagnose and report on complex defects, manage disrepair cases, and ensure compliance with Awaab's Law and housing regulations.

You will liaise with residents, coordinate with contractors, and support service improvement whilst upholding health and safety obligations.

Competenze

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Building Surveying, Construction or related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in social housing, residential property, or repairs surveying.
• Proven damp and mould inspections and building defect diagnosis experience.
• Experience managing disrepair cases and preparing technical reports.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, and health and safety requirements.

Mansioni

• Lead delivery of disrepair, damp and mould surveying across a residential portfolio.
• Undertake detailed inspections for disrepair, damp and mould cases and complex defects.
• Diagnose condensation, damp, water ingress, ventilation, and mould issues.
• Investigate building defects and identify root causes of failures.
• Produce technical reports, schedules of works, specs, and remedial recommendations.
• Ensure cases comply with Awaab's Law and internal standards.
• Carry out pre-inspections, work-in-progress inspections, post-inspections and QA inspections.
• Assess risks to resident health and safety due to property condition issues.
• Explain findings and proposed works to residents and stakeholders.
• Manage cases to completion with accurate record keeping and contractor oversight.
• Review completed works to verify root cause resolution.
• Identify hazards and elevate significant risks to appropriate teams.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, repairs and operations teams.
• Provide technical advice on damp, mould, disrepair and building pathology.

Conoscenze

Damp & mould inspections

Building defect diagnosis

Disrepair case management

Technical report writing

Pre‑inspections

Post‑inspections

Contractor QA

Awaab's Law knowledge

Housing compliance

Contractor management

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Health & safety

Driving licence

Formazione

Building Surveying / Construction degree

Property Management qualification

Related discipline experience

Descrizione del lavoro

As a Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor, you'll focus on identifying and managing issues related to damp, mould, and disrepair in properties. Working in the Not For Profit sector, you'll help ensure properties are safe and well-maintained for residents in Borough.

Client Details

Our client is a large and established social housing provider responsible for managing a substantial residential portfolio across London and the South East. With continued investment in property services and increasing focus on resident safety, building condition, and regulatory compliance, they are expanding their specialist surveying teams to meet growing operational demand.

Description

Lead the delivery of disrepair, damp, and mould surveying activities across a residential housing portfolio.

• Undertake detailed property inspections relating to disrepair claims, damp and mould cases, and complex building defects.
• Accurately diagnose condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp, water ingress, ventilation deficiencies, and mould‑related issues.
• Investigate building defects and identify root causes of property failures and resident concerns.
• Produce clear technical reports, schedules of work, specifications, and recommendations for remedial works.
• Ensure all damp and mould cases are managed in accordance with Awaab's Law requirements and internal service standards.
• Undertake pre‑inspections, work‑in‑progress inspections, post‑inspections, and quality assurance inspections.
• Assess risks to resident health, safety, and wellbeing arising from property condition issues.
• Liaise directly with residents to explain findings, proposed works, and expected timescales.
• Manage disrepair and damp & mould cases through to completion, ensuring accurate record keeping throughout.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure remedial works are delivered to agreed quality standards.
• Review completed works and verify that repairs have resolved the root cause of defects.
• Identify HHSRS hazards and elevate significant risks where appropriate.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, repairs, and operational teams in relation to disrepair matters.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on damp, mould, disrepair, and building pathology.
• Support complaint investigations and provide technical evidence where required.
• Assist with the identification of recurring property defects and opportunities for long‑term improvements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, photographic evidence, and case documentation.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and compliance programmes.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with housing legislation, regulatory requirements, health and safety obligations, and organisational policies.

Profile

• Educated to HNC, HND, Degree level, Level 5 qualification, or above in Building Surveying, Construction, Property Management, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent experience will be considered where supported by a strong housing surveying background.
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience within social housing, residential property, or repairs surveying.
• Proven experience undertaking damp and mould inspections and building defect diagnosis.
• Experience managing disrepair cases and preparing technical reports.
• Strong understanding of housing maintenance, repair practices, and property pathology.
• Experience carrying out pre‑inspections, post‑inspections, and contractor quality assurance activities.
• Knowledge of Awaab's Law and its implications for housing providers.
• Good understanding of HHSRS, Landlord and Tenant legislation, and housing compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring works delivery.
• Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain technical findings clearly to residents and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within residential housing environments.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Job Offer

• £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist surveying team within a large residential housing provider.
• Key role supporting damp & mould investigations, disrepair case management, and regulatory compliance.
• Opportunity to play a direct role in improving resident safety, wellbeing, and housing standards.
• Exposure to complex building pathology and property defect investigations.
• Hybrid working arrangement with office attendance required twice per week.
• Investment in professional development, CPD, and career progression.
• Stable permanent position within an organisation committed to long‑term service improvement.
• Opportunity to work within a technically focused team responding to increased compliance and legislative requirements.
• Join a sector‑leading organisation investing heavily in housing quality, resident outcomes, and property services.