Interim Damp Surveyor

Park Avenue Recruitment; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Immediate start

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is partnering with a Housing Association to appoint an Interim Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor on a 6-month contract. The role is hybrid with 2 days in the office and covers a Surrey patch.

You will lead inspections, diagnose defects, coordinate remedial works, and engage with residents, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience within Housing Associations, Local Authorities or Social Housing.
• Strong technical knowledge of domestic property maintenance and building defects.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking property inspections and diagnosing damp and mould issues.
• Specifying, procuring and monitoring remedial works programmes.
• Producing technical reports, schedules of work and specifications.
• Managing contractors from pre-start through to final sign-off.
• Reviewing Bills of Quantities, valuations, variations and contractor claims.
• Monitoring budgets, programme delivery and compliance requirements.
• Providing residents with practical advice on preventing damp and mould.

Skills

Damp mould knowledge

Contract management

Property inspections

Job description

6-Month Interim Contract | Housing Association | Surrey Patch | Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office)

Park Avenue Recruitment is partnering with a respected Housing Association seeking an experienced Interim Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor to join their Property Services team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is more than a surveying role. You'll be at the forefront of improving homes, tackling complex damp and mould cases, managing disrepair works, and ensuring residents live in safer, healthier environments.

You'll take ownership of projects from first inspection through to completion, working closely with contractors, residents, and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes across a varied housing portfolio throughout Surrey.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing damp, mould and disrepair cases from diagnosis through to successful completion, providing technical expertise and ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking property inspections and diagnosing building defects, damp and mould issues
• Specifying, procuring and monitoring remedial works programmes
• Producing technical reports, schedules of work and specifications
• Managing contractors from pre-start through to final sign-off
• Reviewing Bills of Quantities, valuations, variations and contractor claims
• Monitoring budgets, programme delivery and compliance requirements
• Providing residents with practical advice on preventing and managing damp and mould
• Working alongside Resident Liaison Officers to deliver an excellent customer experience
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting through CRM systems
• Ensuring value for money while delivering exceptional Property Services outcomes

About You

• Experience within Housing Associations, Local Authorities or Social Housing
• Strong technical knowledge of domestic property maintenance, repairs and building defects
• Experience managing damp & mould, disrepair, planned works or stock investment projects
• Experience managing contractors and long-term maintenance contracts
• Full UK Driving Licence

Working Arrangements

• Initial 6-month interim contract
• 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working with 2 office days per week
• Surrey patch
• Participation in an out-of-hours rota
• Occasional Saturday morning working as part of a flexible service delivery model
• Immediate start available