Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor (Damp & Mould Specialist)

City of York Trading Ltd (WorkwithYork); York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor to join their Repairs and Maintenance team in York. This temporary role offers a pay rate of £22.21 per hour for a Monday to Friday schedule, totaling 37 hours a week. Responsibilities include conducting detailed surveys for damp and mould issues, managing cases from start to finish, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in building surveying, strong communication skills, and ideally hold relevant technical qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying in social housing.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and regulations.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing works.

Responsibilities

• Inspect homes and identify maintenance needs.
• Conduct damp and mould assessments as per Awaab's Law.
• Manage cases from start to finish and provide updates.
• Oversee contractor work ensuring compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and photographic evidence.

Skills

Building surveying in social housing

Diagnosing damp and condensation issues

On-site supervision

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Technical qualification (HNC/RICS)

RICS/CIOB membership

Job description

Our local authority client is looking an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor/Inspector to join their Repairs and Maintenance team, based in York.

This is a temporary role for 4 months, potentially longer, at a rate of pay of £22.21 per hour, Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week.

This role involves providing specialist advice on complex repair issues, damp and mould, housing disrepair, and escalated cases, while ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met. You’ll work closely with in-house trades and contractors, overseeing works to guarantee quality, compliance, and value for money.

The main areas of focus will be to conduct detailed surveys of properties to identify damp and mould issues. Diagnose root causes and provide accurate reports with remedial recommendations. Liaise with residents, contractors, and project managers to ensure clear communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect tenanted and empty homes, identifying maintenance and investment needs.
• Complete damp and mould assessments in line with Awaab’s Law.
• Manage cases from start to finish, providing timely updates and recommendations.
• Oversee and inspect work by contractors and in-house teams, ensuring compliance with HSE legislation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and housing standards, whilst maintaining accurate documentation and photographic evidence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in building surveying in social housing, and experience relating to damp-proofing and diagnosis of damp/condensation in properties.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, repairs, and regulations.
• Experience in on‑site supervision and managing contractors.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and moisture‑related issues.
• Diagnostic approach to problem‑solving and specifying remedial works.
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver value for money.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ideally, a technical qualification (HNC/RICS) and RICS/CIOB membership and previous experience as a damp and mould surveyor (social housing experience preferred).

Please only apply for this position if you have the skills and experience as outlined above. For an informal discussion about the role please contact us or please send your CV and/or completed application form (including two referee details) to [e-mail].

Regrettably we are unable to respond to every application we receive.

To apply for this vacancy you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.