A client within the Public Sector based in South Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor to join their Repairs, Maintenance & Building Safety Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority in a housing/property services environment.
The Role
To act as a Subject Matter Expert on damp, mould and disrepair, ensuring a proactive, compliant and customer-focused approach while supporting the organisation in maintaining safe, decent homes.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Carrying out damp, mould and disrepair surveys and inspections in line with legislation and housing standards.
• Managing disrepair cases from initial claim through to settlement, including SCOTT Schedules and expert witness duties.
• Providing technical advice to tenants, colleagues and contractors on the root causes and prevention of damp and mould.
• Maintaining accurate digital property records to support compliance and informed decision-making.
• Collaborating with internal teams to shape strategies, policies and best practices for damp, mould and disrepair management.
The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require:
• A Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ) or proven extensive relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of damp, mould, disrepair legislation and landlord statutory duties.
• Experience diagnosing building defects and recommending technical solutions.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Membership of CIOB, RICS or similar (or willingness to work towards).
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and database systems.
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £25 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £18 per hour PAYE).
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period