Damp & Mould Surveyor

Midland Heart; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holiday

Medicash healthcare benefits

Pension matched contributions 4%–8%

Life Assurance (4x basic salary)

Brilliant Benefits discount platform

Professional development support

Job summary

Midland Heart is seeking a Damp & Mould Surveyor to join our Specialist Repairs team. You will investigate complex building defects, diagnose root causes, and manage specialist repairs across our housing portfolio to ensure safe, healthy homes under Awaab's Law.

Ideal candidates will have residential surveying experience, the ability to produce technical reports, and collaborate with contractors to deliver long-term solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential building surveying, housing surveying or specialist property inspections.
• Experience investigating building defects, damp and mould, housing disrepair or building pathology.
• Experience producing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate damp and mould cases per Awaab's Law
• Diagnose root causes using evidence-based surveying techniques
• Investigate water ingress, roofing defects, rainwater goods, drainage failures, condensation and ventilation
• Undertake detailed inspections across occupied properties
• Produce technical reports, specifications and schedules of work
• Manage specialist contractors throughout repair process
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections to ensure quality
• Support housing disrepair claims and Housing Ombudsman investigations
• Provide technical advice to colleagues across the organisation
• Ensure recommendations address underlying defects, not just symptoms

Skills

Residential building surveying

Damp & mould investigation

Technical reporting

Schedules of work

Education

Building Surveying degree

HHSRS qualification

RICS or CIOB membership

Job description

Do you enjoy investigating complex building defects and finding long-term solutions rather than simply treating the symptoms?

With the introduction of Awaab's Law, there has never been a more important time to join Midland Heart.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Damp & Mould Surveyor to join our Specialist Repairs team.

This is far more than a traditional Damp & Mould Surveyor role. You'll investigate technically challenging building defects, diagnose root causes, manage specialist repairs and play a key role in ensuring our residents live in safe, healthy homes. Working across our housing portfolio, you'll help shape our response to Awaab's Law while supporting customers through some of the most complex repair cases we manage.

Why Join Midland Heart?

This isn't a role where you'll simply inspect damp and mould before passing the work on.

You'll investigate complex building pathology, work on high-profile housing disrepair and Housing Ombudsman cases, manage specialist contractors and help deliver long-term technical solutions that improve customers' homes and lives.

Working within our Specialist Repairs Team offers genuine variety, professional autonomy and the opportunity to develop expertise in residential building surveying, building pathology and complex defect investigation.

We're committed to investing in surveying talent and welcome applications from experienced surveyors who can demonstrate strong technical aptitude and a desire to continue developing their expertise. Where appropriate, appointments may be made at a developmental grade with a structured development plan and clear progression into the full Damp & Mould Surveyor role.

As a Damp & Mould Surveyor, you'll be responsible for Investigating and managing complex building defects by:

• Investigating damp and mould cases in accordance with Awaab's Law
• Diagnosing the root cause of defects using evidence-based surveying techniques
• Investigating water ingress, roofing defects, rainwater goods, drainage failures, condensation, ventilation performance, thermal bridging, timber decay and wider building fabric deterioration
• Undertaking detailed inspections across occupied residential properties
• Producing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work using the NHF Schedule of Rates
• Managing specialist contractors throughout the repair process
• Undertaking pre and post inspections to ensure works are completed to the required quality standard
• Supporting housing disrepair claims, complaints and Housing Ombudsman investigations
• Providing technical advice and guidance to colleagues across the organisation
• Ensuring recommendations resolve the underlying cause of defects rather than simply treating symptoms

You will join:

Our Specialist Repairs Team, working alongside experienced Surveyors and Contract Managers to deliver technically robust repair solutions across Midland Heart's housing portfolio.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of complex residential building defects, helping ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

Our Ideal Candidate?

We're looking for professionals with:

• Experience undertaking residential building surveying, housing surveying or specialist property inspections
• Experience investigating building defects, damp and mould, housing disrepair or building pathology
• Experience producing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work
• A recognised qualification in Building Surveying, Construction or a related discipline together with a HHSRS Qualification and full membership to either RICS or CIOB

Please note - if you do not hold a full chartered membership then we can still consider your application for this role, however you will be considered at a lower salary point.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise you'll receive:

• Competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service up to 30 days, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Healthcare benefits including Medicash
• Matched pension contributions starting at 4%, up to a maximum of 8%
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
• Brilliant Benefits discount platform
• Ongoing professional development and support towards professional membership where applicable

Who are Midland Heart?

We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our 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 with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Interested?

Applying is easy – simply register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV and mandatory cover letter which clearly demonstrates why you're the ideal candidate for the job.

Advert closes on Friday 30th October 2026.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early, should a successful applicant be appointed.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.