Interim Damp Surveyor

Park Avenue Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Surrey patch

Out-of-hours rota

Immediate start

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is working with a Surrey-based Housing Association to recruit an Interim Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor for an initial 6-month contract. You will lead on damp and mould issues, disrepair work, and ensure residents live in safer, healthier environments.

You will inspect properties, manage remedial works, produce technical reports, and coordinate with contractors and residents across a Surrey portfolio. Hybrid with 2 office days per week; immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing associations or social housing environments.
• Strong knowledge of domestic property maintenance and building defects.
• Experience managing damp, mould, disrepair, and stock investment projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties to diagnose damp, mould, and building defects.
• Specify, procure, and monitor remedial works programmes.
• Produce technical reports, schedules of work, and specs.
• Manage contractors from start to sign-off and review variations.

Skills

Damp & mould surveying

Contractor management

Building defects diagnosis

Tools

CRM software

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

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking Housing Association committed to improving residents' homes and delivering excellent customer service. You'll have autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a visible impact within a busy and supportive Property Services function.