Temporary Maintenance Surveyor — Damp & Mould

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor/Maintenance Surveyor to join our Asset Management team on a temporary basis for up to three months. The role focuses on inspecting properties, diagnosing damp and mould, and specifying remedial works across housing stock.

You'll work with residents, contractors and in-house repairs teams, carrying out post-inspections and advising on prevention, with emphasis on delivering practical, long-term solutions and excellent customer

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, repairs surveying or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects and repair solutions.
• Experience diagnosing damp and mould issues and specifying remedial works.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Good IT skills and experience using property management or repairs systems.
• A relevant construction, property or trade qualification, or significant practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections to diagnose damp, mould and general property defects.
• Identify root causes and specify appropriate remedial works.
• Raise repair orders with in-house teams and external contractors.
• Monitor progress and undertake post-inspections of completed works.
• Provide residents with advice and guidance on damp and mould prevention.
• Assess repair priorities and manage cases through to completion.
• Investigate complex repair issues and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Liaise with contractors, residents and internal stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and reports using relevant systems.

Skills

Diagnostics

Damp diagnosis

Mould diagnosis

Property inspections

Communication skills

Independent worker

IT / property systems

Education

Construction qualification

Practical experience

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor/Maintenance Surveyor to join our Asset Management team on a temporary basis for up to three months. The role focuses on inspecting properties, diagnosing damp and mould, and specifying remedial works across housing stock.

You'll work with residents, contractors and in-house repairs teams, carrying out post-inspections and advising on prevention, with emphasis on delivering practical, long-term solutions and excellent customer