Technical Surveyor: Damp, Compliance & Contract Delivery

Jobtailor; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Technical Surveyor in the Southampton area to deliver comprehensive maintenance surveying services, advise on complex damp and disrepair issues, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safe, compliant completion of works. The role requires knowledge of Awaab's Law, strong IT skills with Microsoft Office, and a willingness to travel with a UK driving licence.

You will prepare detailed cost estimates and reports while maintaining data quality across property

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or vocational qualification in a relevant construction-related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the causes of damp and mould and HHSRS, especially regarding Awaab's Law legislation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technical, statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements, standards, and best practice for maintenance services.
• Ability to prepare and interpret specifications and schedules of work using bespoke or National/published Schedules of Rates/Works.
• Ability to plan, track, and forecast safe delivery of customer-focused services, works, and expenditure within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, with focus on compliance.
• Proficient use of IT systems including Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Willingness to travel
• Access to a car
• Full UK driving licence
• Successful candidate subject to a Basic DBS check

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive technical surveying service focused on effective delivery of maintenance services
• Investigate and advise on complex maintenance issues including building disrepair, structural failure, and defect analysis
• Provide day-to-day technical advice on design, construction, maintenance, and repair to stakeholders, delivery teams, and contractors
• Inspect properties, diagnose damp, mould and condensation issues, and recommend remedial solutions
• Prepare reports, specifications, drawings, contract documents, working drawings, and detailed cost estimates
• Ensure works are completed safely, to required standards and specifications, within efficient delivery and customer satisfaction expectations
• Manage maintenance contracts through site visits, performance monitoring, and liaison and negotiation with contractors and consultants
• Maintain high-quality data within property systems
• Maintain detailed local knowledge of customer, asset, and investment needs
• Develop capability through continual personal and professional development

Skills

Technical surveying

Damp and mould analysis

HHSRS knowledge

Contract management

Specification preparation

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Technical Surveyor in the Southampton area to deliver comprehensive maintenance surveying services, advise on complex damp and disrepair issues, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safe, compliant completion of works. The role requires knowledge of Awaab's Law, strong IT skills with Microsoft Office, and a willingness to travel with a UK driving licence.

You will prepare detailed cost estimates and reports while maintaining data quality across property