Details:
- Salary: £35 - 40 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Damp & Mould Surveyor
Rate: £35-40 per hour
Contract: Interim Contract 3-6 months
Location: Hybrid (Home, Site & Office Based)
Hours: 37.5 per week
The Opportunity
An established social housing provider is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor to join its property services team on an interim basis.
This role will play a key part in improving residents' living conditions through the investigation, management, and resolution of damp, mould, condensation, and disrepair issues across a diverse housing portfolio. You'll be responsible for identifying underlying causes, recommending effective remedial solutions, and ensuring works are delivered to a high technical standard.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with strong building pathology knowledge who enjoys a varied role combining inspections, technical reporting, contractor management, and resident engagement.
Key Duties
* Carry out detailed inspections of occupied and void residential properties.
* Investigate reports of damp, mould, condensation, water penetration, leaks, and structural defects.
* Diagnose the root causes of property failures and recommend long-term solutions.
* Produce clear technical reports, specifications, and schedules of remedial works.
* Instruct and monitor contractors, ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
* Undertake quality assurance inspections following completion of works.
* Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders and operational teams.
* Ensure compliance with current housing legislation, landlord obligations, HHSRS requirements, and health and safety standards.
* Escalate high-risk cases where resident wellbeing may be impacted.
* Maintain accurate records using asset management and housing management systems.
* Analyse recurring trends and contribute towards improvement strategies and investment planning.
* Deliver excellent customer service while communicating technical findings in a clear and understandable manner.
About You
To be considered, you should have experience working within social housing, local authority property services, or a residential maintenance environment.
You'll be confident diagnosing building defects and possess a strong understanding of housing construction, repair methodologies, and moisture-related issues.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience undertaking damp and mould inspections.
* Strong knowledge of building defects and building pathology.
* Experience preparing technical reports and repair specifications.
* Background managing contractors and overseeing remedial works.
* Experience carrying out post-inspections and quality checks.
* Knowledge of social housing maintenance and repairs.
* Familiarity with housing legislation and HHSRS requirements.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Qualifications
* HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4+, or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property Maintenance, or a related discipline.
Desirable
* Degree in Building Surveying or similar.
* Membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE, or an equivalent professional body.
* Additional training or qualifications in building pathology, moisture diagnosis, or damp investigation.
* Previous experience within local authority or housing association environments.
What's on Offer?
* £40 per hour
* 37.5-hour working week
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Mileage reimbursement
* Long-term contract potential
If you're an experienced surveyor with a strong background in damp and mould investigations and are looking for your next contract assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you