Damp & Mould Surveyor

We are recruiting a Damp and Mould Surveyor for an established social housing provider based in Watford, supporting their property services and damp and mould team!

We are looking for a talented and customer-focused Building Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in delivering inspections and interventions in line with phase 1 and 2 of Awaab’s Law. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a proactive service that places customer safety and regulatory compliance at its heart.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Damp and Mould Surveyor to join a well-established social housing provider in a permanent role, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

What’s on offer:

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Location: Watford
• Pension scheme up to 10%
• Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus BH
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Established and supportive organisation

Our client is an established social housing provider responsible for managing and maintaining a large portfolio of residential properties. The organisation is committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and an excellent service to residents.

Key responsibilities includes:

• Undertake inspections relating to Awaab's Law phase 1 and 2 hazards across the housing portfolio.
• Diagnose building defects and identify appropriate remedial solutions using a risk-based approach.
• Produced detailed survey reports, specifications and recommendations for remedial works.
• Monitor and manage repairs to ensure works are completed to the required standards and within regulatory timescales.
• Investigate complex property-related complaints and disrepair cases.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, housing teams and customers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support compliance with Awaab's Law by undertaking inspections and determining appropriate remedials.
• Provide technical advise and guidance to colleagues and customers on building defects and housing health hazards
• Maintain accurate records and case management information using internal systems.

The successful Damp and Mould Surveyor will have:

• Experience undertaking residential building surveys and diagnosing building defects.
• Experience producing technical reports and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of damp, mould and condensation diagnosis and remediation.
• Awareness of Awaab's Law and current social housing regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to improving residents homes.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.

Desirable:

• Memberships of RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar professional body.
• Knowledge of disrepair claims and Housing Ombudsman requirements.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please get in touch with Kyle on 07451262463 or email me on kyle.danks@niyaapeople.co.uk!