Senior Asset Surveyor

Stroud District Council; Stroud; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stroud District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Asset Surveyor to lead the Damp and Mould service, delivering safe, healthy homes across the district. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic oversight, guiding investigations, diagnosing building defects and advising on long-term solutions.

You will work within the Council's Asset Management function, supporting compliance with Awaab's Law and driving proactive damp and mould management for housing stock, plus

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building pathology, damp and mould diagnosis.
• Experience supporting housing health and safety compliance.
• Ability to lead and guide a team of surveyors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake complex damp and mould inspections, investigations and technical diagnostics across the housing stock.
• Determine root causes of damp, mould and condensation issues and develop remedial solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the Damp and Mould Team, ensuring compliance with policy requirements.
• Oversee significant damp and mould cases, ensuring investigations, reports and remedial works are completed within timescales.
• Review findings and ensure remedial actions address symptoms and underlying causes.
• Monitor quality of damp and mould remediation works and conduct follow-up inspections.
• Support development and continual improvement of damp and mould policies and service standards.
• Analyse damp trends and property data to support proactive prevention and intervention.
• Provide technical advice to residents, contractors and managers on damp and mould matters.
• Support compliance reporting and assurance activities related to regulatory requirements.
• Manage Surveyors, providing leadership and guidance to ensure high performance and customer focus.

Job description

Are you ready to use your surveying expertise to make a real difference to people’s homes and lives? Stroud District Council is an ambitious and forward‑thinking local authority in the heart of the Cotswolds, proud to serve a district that is an exceptional place to live, work and visit. Sustainability, resident wellbeing and strong communities are at the centre of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and collaborative Senior Asset Surveyor to provide technical leadership within our Damp and Mould service. This is a key role for someone who wants to combine hands‑on technical expertise with strategic insight, helping us deliver safe, healthy and well‑maintained homes for our residents.

In addition to undertaking wider asset management responsibilities, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Council's Damp and Mould Service. Working closely with the dedicated Damp and Mould Team, the postholder will lead on complex investigations, diagnose building defects, identify long‑term solutions and provide technical oversight of remedial works. The role will support compliance with Awaab's Law, contribute to service improvement initiatives and help drive a proactive, resident‑focused approach to damp and mould management across the Council's housing stock.

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the strategic direction and continual improvement of the Asset Management function, with a particular focus on the Council's damp and mould service. You will have experience working within the housing or public sector, with a strong understanding of building pathology, damp and mould diagnosis, housing health and safety, and the challenges associated with maintaining safe and healthy homes. You will possess the technical expertise, creativity and resilience required to investigate complex cases, identify effective long‑term solutions and support compliance with Awaab's Law. As a senior professional, you will act as a role model within the service, providing leadership to colleagues, supporting the development of best practice and helping to drive a proactive, resident‑focused approach to damp and mould management across the Council's housing stock.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake complex damp and mould inspections, investigations and technical diagnostics across the housing stock.
• Determine the root causes of damp, mould and condensation issues and develop appropriate remedial and preventative solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the Council's Damp and Mould Team, ensuring cases are managed effectively and in compliance with Awaab's Law requirements.
• Oversee significant and complex damp and mould cases, ensuring investigations, reports and remedial works are completed within statutory and operational timescales.
• Review inspection findings and ensure that recommended remedial actions address both the symptoms and underlying causes of damp and mould.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of damp and mould remediation works and undertake follow‑up inspections where required.
• Support the 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 proactive and risk‑based approach to prevention and intervention.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to residents, contractors, officers and senior managers on damp and mould related matters.
• Support compliance reporting, performance monitoring and assurance activities associated with Awaab's Law and wider regulatory requirements.
• Manage Surveyors, providing leadership, technical guidance and support to ensure a high‑performing and customer‑focused service.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential. You will also need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to providing an excellent customer experience and delivering high‑quality services.

CLOSING DATE: 15th November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: 25th November 2026

A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. A timeline for potential change is currently unknown. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high‑quality services.

We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.

Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.

Please be advised that the Council is unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place