Surveyor – Disrepair, Damp & Mould

Haringey Jobs London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an experienced professional to identify and resolve damp and disrepair problems in residential properties. This role involves conducting inspections, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Building Surveying and experience in social housing. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

31 days leave + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Discount schemes across leisure and culture

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and managing damp, mould, and disrepair in social housing.
• Strong grasp of building pathology and effective remedial techniques.
• Proficiency in housing management and asset systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and resolution of damp, mould, and disrepair issues.
• Conduct detailed inspections and prepare specifications for remedial works.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance and quality.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Project management

Communication skills

Customer service

Building pathology knowledge

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Building Surveying

Membership with RICS or CIOB

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary: PO4 (£49,056 – £52,194)
Work location: Commerce Road Community Centre, 52 Commerce Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8EP
Hours per week: 36 hours, Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026, at 23:59

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change‑makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community‑focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced professional to lead on the identification, diagnosis, and resolution of damp, mould, and disrepair issues in residential properties. This vital role ensures that homes meet health and safety standards while delivering a high-quality service to residents. You will be responsible for conducting detailed inspections, using diagnostic tools to assess moisture levels, ventilation, and structural integrity, and preparing comprehensive specifications for remedial works.

As the lead officer, you will manage projects from inception to completion — overseeing contractors, ensuring compliance, and maintaining quality throughout. You’ll play a key role in contract administration, including reviewing technical documentation and certifying valuations. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll engage directly with residents to explain findings, proposed interventions, and expected outcomes. The role also involves ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to strategic planning by analysing asset data to inform long‑term maintenance programmes.

About the team

The Responsive Repairs team is dedicated to exceeding performance expectations to ensure our customers receive the best possible experience. We foster a strong team spirit built on trust, a shared vision, and a clear sense of purpose. Together, we work hard, share laughter, and learn from one another every day. We prioritise developing potential, celebrating successes, and encouraging involvement at all levels. Ideas are welcomed, shared, and transformed into actionable outcomes, creating a dynamic and engaging workplace.

About you

You’ll bring a solid technical foundation with a degree or HNC/HND in Building Surveying or a related discipline and ideally hold membership with RICS or CIOB. Your experience in diagnosing and managing damp, mould, and disrepair within social housing settings will be backed by a strong grasp of building pathology and effective remedial techniques. You’re confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders, and your excellent communication and customer service skills ensure residents feel informed and supported throughout. Proficiency in housing management and asset systems rounds out your toolkit, enabling you to deliver high-quality, data‑driven solutions.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money‑saving discounts.

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