Damp & Mould Surveyor

Niyaa People; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme up to 10%

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Niyaa People is seeking a skilled Damp and Mould Surveyor for a well-established social housing provider in Watford. You will deliver inspections and remedial recommendations in line with Awaab's Law phases 1 and 2, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across a large residential portfolio.

The role requires experience in residential surveys, fault diagnosis of damp and mould, and producing comprehensive technical reports.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking residential building surveys and diagnosing building defects.
• Experience producing technical reports and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of damp, mould and condensation diagnosis and remediation.
• Awareness of Awaab's Law and current social housing regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to improving residents' homes.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections relating to Awaab's Law phase 1 and 2 hazards across the housing portfolio.
• Diagnose building defects and identify appropriate remedial solutions using a risk-based approach.
• Produce detailed survey reports, specifications and recommendations for remedial works.
• Monitor and manage repairs to ensure works are completed to the required standards and within regulatory timescales.
• Investigate complex property-related complaints and disrepair cases.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, housing teams and customers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support compliance with Awaab's Law by undertaking inspections and determining appropriate remedials.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues and customers on building defects and housing health hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and case management information using internal systems.

Skills

Damp and mould surveying

Residential building surveys

Technical report writing

Strong communication

Customer-focused

Full clean driving licence

Education

RICS/CIOB/CABE membership desirable

Tools

Report writing software

Job description

We are recruiting aDamp and Mould Surveyor for an established social housing provider based in Watford, supporting their property services and damp and mould team! We are looking for a talented and customer-focused Building Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in delivering inspections and interventions in line with phase 1 and 2 of Awaab’s Law. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a proactive service that places customer safety and regulatory compliance at its heart.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experiencedDamp and Mould Surveyor to join a well-established social housing provider in a permanent role, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Our client is an established social housing provider responsible for managing and maintaining a large portfolio of residential properties. The organisation is committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and an excellent service to residents.

What's on offer:

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Location: Watford
• Pension scheme up to 10%
• Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus BH
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Established and supportive organisation

Key responsibilities includes:

• Undertake inspections relating to Awaab's Law phase 1 and 2 hazards across the housing portfolio.
• Diagnose building defects and identify appropriate remedial solutions using a risk-based approach.
• Produced detailed survey reports, specifications and recommendations for remedial works.
• Monitor and manage repairs to ensure works are completed to the required standards and within regulatory timescales.
• Investigate complex property-related complaints and disrepair cases.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, housing teams and customers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support compliance with Awaab's Law by undertaking inspections and determining appropriate remedials.
• Provide technical advise and guidance to colleagues and customers on building defects and housing health hazards
• Maintain accurate records and case management information using internal systems.

The successfulDamp and Mould Surveyor will have:

• Experience undertaking residential building surveys and diagnosing building defects.
• Experience producing technical reports and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of damp, mould and condensation diagnosis and remediation.
• Awareness of Awaab's Law and current social housing regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to improving residents homes.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.

Desirable:

• Memberships of RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar professional body.
• Knowledge of disrepair claims and Housing Ombudsman requirements.