Senior Asset Surveyor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Old Down; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Job summary

Stroud District Council is recruiting a senior surveyor to lead on complex damp and mould cases across the housing stock. You will diagnose building defects, specify long-term remedial works and supervise surveyors, with a focus on Awaab's Law compliance.

You will provide technical leadership to the Damp and Mould Team, manage priorities, and contribute to wider asset management responsibilities within the Council’s Asset Management function.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing/public sector.
• Strong understanding of building pathology and damp/mould diagnosis.
• Ability to lead a team of surveyors and oversee complex investigations.
• Knowledge of Awaab's Law and its implications for housing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake complex damp and mould inspections and diagnostics.
• Determine root causes and develop remedial solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to the Damp and Mould Team and ensure compliance with Awaab's Law.
• Oversee complex cases to meet statutory and operational timescales.
• Review findings and ensure remedial actions address root causes.
• Monitor remediation quality and conduct follow-up inspections.
• Support development of damp and mould policies and management plans.
• Analyze trends to support risk-based prevention.
• Provide advice to residents, contractors, and managers.
• Support compliance reporting and assurance for regulatory requirements.
• Manage surveyors and maintain service performance.
• Contribute to wider asset management responsibilities.

Skills

Damp and mould expertise

Leadership

Public sector experience

Driving licence

Job description

Stroud District Council's Damp and Mould service, part of the Asset Management function, is recruiting a senior surveyor to lead on complex cases across the council's housing stock. The work centres on investigating damp and mould, diagnosing building defects and specifying long-term fixes, with oversight of remedial works. The post also supervises surveyors and supports compliance with Awaab's Law, alongside wider asset management duties. No visa sponsorship is offered, so applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Lead and undertake complex damp and mould inspections, investigations and technical diagnostics across the housing stock
• Determine root causes of damp, mould and condensation and develop remedial and preventative solutions
• Provide technical leadership and support to the Damp and Mould Team, ensuring cases meet Awaab's Law requirements
• Oversee significant and complex cases so investigations, reports and remedial works meet statutory and operational timescales
• Review inspection findings to confirm remedial actions address both symptoms and underlying causes
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of remediation works and carry out follow-up inspections where required
• Support development and continuous improvement of damp and mould policies, procedures, service standards and management plans
• Analyse damp and mould trends, recurring issues and property data to support a risk-based approach to prevention
• Provide technical advice and guidance to residents, contractors, officers and senior managers on damp and mould matters
• Support compliance reporting, performance monitoring and assurance for Awaab's Law and wider regulatory requirements
• Manage surveyors, providing leadership, technical guidance and support to keep the service high performing
• Contribute to wider asset management responsibilities and the strategic direction of the Asset Management function

Experience

• Experience working within the housing or public sector

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of building pathology and damp and mould diagnosis
• Understanding of housing health and safety and the challenges of maintaining safe, healthy homes
• Technical expertise to investigate complex cases and identify effective long-term solutions
• Creativity and resilience

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Existing right to work in the UK

Other

• Leadership of colleagues and support for the development of best practice
• Commitment to an excellent customer experience and high-quality service delivery

What’s offered

• Range of staff benefits, with details on the council's jobs website