Senior Surveyor - Damp & Mould

Regen Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in North West London is looking for a Senior Surveyor to lead a small team focusing on complex property repairs. The ideal applicant will have extensive knowledge in housing construction and diagnostics, and proficiency in managing damp and mould issues. This full-time, permanent position also offers a hybrid working arrangement and a salary of £58,000 to £61,455.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a team and resolving complex property repairs.
• Strong knowledge of housing construction and maintenance diagnostics.
• Experience working collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert for diagnosing and resolving building faults.
• Manage a varied team and small caseload of repairs.
• Lead accurate diagnosis of building issues.
• Ensure compliance and maintain training records.

Skills

People management

Damp and mould diagnostics

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Location: North West London Patch - Hybrid (3 days Site/Office, 2 days WFH)

Salary: £58,000 to £61,455

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

Are you a skilled people manager who wants to maintain your surveying expertise? We are looking for Senior Surveyors with drive and passion to support a small team of surveyors while covering a patch of approximately 500 properties.

The ideal candidate will be a solution-focused surveyor with a passion for diagnosing and resolving complex property issues, sharing their knowledge with their team, and thriving in a fast-paced environment where expertise improves lives and protects vital housing assets.

This is a pivotal opportunity to join our dynamic Property Directorate-taking ownership of a team of surveyors, supporting challenging repairs, structural issues, and major defects, while ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert for your team, assisting with diagnosing and resolving complex building faults.
• Manage a varied team and small caseload, covering damp & mould, insurance works, and specialist repairs.
• Lead accurate diagnosis of building issues, applying strong knowledge of damp and mould, HHSRS, and building pathology to identify and categorise Category 1 & 2 hazards.
• Ensure systems are updated by the team, H&S compliance is met, and all training records are kept current.
• Provide technical guidance and post-inspection support to colleagues, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support ad hoc planned works and contribute to service improvements through innovation and insight.
• Review and advise on home improvement requests with a focus on safeguarding housing stock.
• Play an active role in cross-team initiatives that drive business improvement and enhance resident experience.

What You\'ll Bring

• A proven track record of managing a team and resolving complex property repairs and maintenance issues.
• Strong knowledge of housing construction, maintenance diagnostics, and the NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Expertise in damp and mould diagnostics and application of the HHSRS framework.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into resident-friendly solutions.
• A genuine commitment to fixing issues right the first time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Experience working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teams.