Surveyor - Damp & Mould

We are working with a provider of social housing, who are looking to recruit a Surveyor, specialising in Damp & Mould, to join their team on a permanent basis.

The responsibilities will be varied and wide-ranging, with a primary focus toward Damp and Mould related projects. You will work closely with the Home Repairs Service to provide the full range of Building Surveying services project management support.

The role involves surveying customer homes and communal spaces, taking ownership of ensuring that repairs are managed end to end and to manage issues and complaints that arise before, during or after works.

You will also be responsible for:

• Ownership of larger Damp and Mould cases, HSSRS cases as well as complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring that repairs are project managed to meet deadlines and within budget.
• Surveying and Identifying building defects through, conducting the correct building pathology & testing.
• Completing detailed reports and specification writing, for example to support section 20 notices and Damp and Mould /disrepair claims.
• Although the role is focused on Damp and Mould there will be development opportunity to be involved with Procurement, tendering, organisation, and management of individual projects. For example, Insurance claims, fire damage, DFG’s, Structural Movement and demolition work.
• Mutual Exchange condition reports.
• Actively contributing to the day-to-day operational delivery of construction work, primarily stand-alone building projects.
• Providing excellent customer service, building relationships with communities and promoting the organisation.
• To be responsible for creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement with a
• focus on right first time.
• Carrying out post work quality inspections ensuring the works are too standard, fit for purpose

To apply for this position, we are looking for:

• A proven track record for delivering/managing multiple technical building projects.
• Good working knowledge of Health and safety regulations and good practices inclusive of Construction design management.
• Knowledge of HHSRS risks and relevant legislation/compliance.
• A working knowledge of Schedule of Rates.
• A Formal Building qualification such as a RICs accredited course, BSC, HNC, HND or working towards one.
• Confident using IT such as Microsoft packages and Outlook.
• Experience of working with asset management, leasehold, response repairs, empty homes and programmed works.
• Experience of identifying Asbestos.
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills.
• A full and clean driving licence.
• Additional Qualifications in fields such as CSTDB or fire etc.
• H&S Qualifications such as ISOH, NCRQ etc
• Experience of Planned Works or Void Delivery within Social Housing.

Please submit your CV, or alternatively contact the office and speak with Natasha Moore