Damp & Mould Surveyor - Social Housing, Watford

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

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.