Disrepair Surveyor

Hamilton Woods; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing provider is seeking a Disrepair Surveyor in Lancashire to conduct surveys on housing stock focused on damp, mould, and condensation. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, documenting findings, and overseeing repair processes. Candidates should have surveying experience and a full UK driving license. This is a permanent position offering a rewarding career in the housing sector.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying, diagnosing and preventing damp, mould and condensation.
• Proven experience in a similar surveying role.
• Experience managing repair work from inspection to completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and surveying services to the housing stock.
• Diagnose causes of damp, mould, and condensation.
• Document findings of surveys.
• Oversee progress of disrepair cases.
• Liaise with external specialists.

Skills

Experience with diagnosing damp

Surveying experience

Managing repair work

Attention to detail

Education

HNC or equivalent in a building related subject

Job description

Overview

Disrepair Surveyor – Leyland, Lancashire – Permanent

We are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider in Lancashire, to recruit for a Disrepair Surveyor on a permanent basis.

The purpose of the role will predominately be to carry out surveys across their housing stock, with particular focus on damp, mould and condensation.

Responsibilities

• Providing an efficient inspection and surveying service to the company's housing stock and related assets
• Diagnosing causes of damp, mould and condensation
• Documenting findings of the surveys
• Overseeing the progress of disrepair cases through to resolution
• Liaising with external specialists
• Producing and updating programmes or schedules of works, and monitoring progress
• Providing cover and support to other property surveyors as necessary

Requirements

• Experience within identifying, diagnosing and preventing damp, mould and condensation
• Proven experience within a similar role surrounding surveying
• Experience managing repair work from initial inspection through to completion
• HNC or equivalent in a building related subject (desirable)
• Full UK Driving license and access to own vehicle

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall - Associate Director, at Hamilton Woods on (phone number removed) or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and please assume you have been unsuccessful.