Maintenance Surveyor

MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Building Surveyor (Damp and Mould) to join a local authority based in South London.

About the role

Title: Damp Surveyor
Rate: 45 per hour (Inside IR35) - 315 per day equivalent. 7 hours per day
Client: Local Authority
Contract: Rolling Interim - 6 months
Location: South London

Key Duties:

* Carry out full property surveys specifically concerning condensation & damp diagnosis and remedial action.
* Have reasonable scientific knowledge of the different types of mould and its likely cause & effect on residents.
* Specific knowledge of building structures and how they contribute to the cause, be able to correctly diagnose & specify remedial requirements.
* Understand and be able to use equipment to aid with diagnostics and undertaking seasonal monitoring.
* Must have an empathetic approach to our tenants and property conditions.
* Able to produce drawings & floor plans, diagnose general building faults, obtain or create specifications for improvement works required with an understanding of how this may affect other components of the property/building, and obtain competitive prices.
* Order works by use of appropriate systems and Tender/contract procedures.
* Supervise works to completion, in line with Council Health & Safety Standards and other statutory requirements
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Ability to prioritise workloads, analyse and resolve problems
* Ability to work alone to meet strict deadlines
* Carry out post inspections, confirm satisfactory completion, authorise payments, investigate invoice queries
* Cross-service/Partnership working liaison skills and experience
* Respond to complaints, compliments, and requests for information and consider service review and development in light of these