Senior Building Surveyor - Damp & Mould

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Property Surveyor to lead complex damp, mould and disrepair cases across a large London-based housing stock. The role covers inspections, specifications, cost estimates and contractor management, with emphasis on quality, safety and resident satisfaction.

The successful candidate will mentor junior surveyors, coordinate repairs from inspection to completion, and promote continuous service improvement within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience managing residential repairs, disrepair, damp and mould cases, building defects, planned maintenance programmes, and contractor performance within social housing.
• Professional membership or accreditation would be advantageous.
• Willing to work across office, home and site-based locations.]

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex property inspections, including damp and mould, disrepair, structural defects, and wider building condition assessments.
• Develop detailed specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates for repair and maintenance programmes.
• Provide expert technical guidance on complex housing repairs, property-related complaints, and claims matters.
• Manage and coordinate repair projects from inspection through to completion, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Monitor workmanship, quality and resident satisfaction; drive continuous service improvements.
• Act as technical point of contact for colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Review and authorise variations, valuations, and contractor payments per procedures.
• Support procurement, mobilisation, and management of repair and maintenance contracts.
• Produce tender documentation and technical specifications in line with governance.
• Identify recurring defects and trends; recommend long-term asset improvements.
• Ensure inspections and surveys meet service standards and targets.
• Assist in insurance, compensation and recharge case management where required.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement and operations to support contract and budget management.
• Monitor contractor performance and contribute to reviews and compliance checks.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and sector forums as required.
• Lead customer-focused service delivery addressing diverse resident needs.
• Maintain accurate property and asset records; use data for strategic planning.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Building pathology

Contract management

Regulations compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Building Surveying degree

Professional accreditation (advantageous)

Job description

This is a senior technical surveying role responsible for leading complex damp, mould, disrepair and building defect cases across the housing stock, while ensuring high-quality repairs and contractor performance. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, manage challenging resident issues, and support the development of junior surveyors within the service.

Client Details

A large London-based social housing provider undergoing significant investment in housing quality, where you'll play a key role in improving residents' homes and tackling complex property challenges.

Description

• Take ownership of complex property inspections, including damp and mould, disrepair, structural defects, and wider building condition assessments.
• Develop detailed specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates to support the effective delivery of repair and maintenance programmes.
• Provide expert technical guidance on complex housing repairs, property-related complaints, and claims matters.
• Manage and coordinate repair projects from inspection through to completion, ensuring works are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Monitor workmanship, quality, and resident satisfaction, addressing issues and driving continuous service improvement.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Review and authorise variations, valuations, and contractor payments in line with procedures and quality standards.
• Support the procurement, mobilisation, and management of repair and maintenance contracts.
• Produce tender documentation and technical specifications in accordance with procurement and governance requirements.
• Identify recurring property defects and maintenance trends, recommending long-term solutions to improve asset performance.
• Ensure inspections, reports, and surveys are completed within agreed service standards and performance targets.
• Assist in the management of insurance, compensation, and recharge cases, providing technical input where required.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.
• Work collaboratively with finance, procurement, and operational teams to support effective contract and budget management.
• Monitor contractor performance and contribute to performance reviews, compliance checks, and service improvements.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, working groups, and sector forums as required.
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Lead a customer-focused approach, delivering services that meet the diverse needs of residents.
• Maintain accurate property and asset records, using data and insight to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and support technical staff, fostering high performance and professional development.

Profile

A successful 'Senior Property Surveyor' should have:

• Strong understanding of residential property maintenance, building pathology, building regulations, repairs contract management and regulations.
• Experience managing residential repairs, disrepair, damp and mould cases, building defects, planned maintenance programmes, and contractor performance within social housing.
• Degree/qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional membership or accreditation would be advantageous.
• Willing to be flexible to working across office, home and site-based locations.

Job Offer

• Permanent position.
• Hybrid working
• Salary of £59k - £61k, dependent on the level of experience.

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