Damp & Mould Surveyor
Location: South West London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum
Role Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Damp & Mould Surveyor to join our team and provide specialist surveying expertise for a social housing provider in South West London. The successful candidate will play a key role in addressing legal disrepair claims and managing damp and mould issues within our housing stock.
You will be responsible for diagnosing damp and mould problems, providing expert reports for legal cases, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. This includes the preparation of Scott schedules, overseeing remedial actions, and ensuring the timely and effective resolution of issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Damp and Mould Diagnosis: Carry out detailed assessments of properties to identify damp and mould issues, providing clear and expert reports.
Legal Reporting: Prepare compliant reports for legal disputes, including the preparation of Scott schedules. Ensure reports are accurate, detailed, and submitted within agreed timeframes.
Remedial Action: Provide advice and support on necessary remedial actions, and work closely with contractors and internal teams to ensure swift and compliant resolutions.
Compliance: Ensure that all work meets legal requirements, particularly around housing law, health and safety regulations, and the Pre-Action Protocol for disrepair claims.
Customer-Focused Service: Ensure tenants and end users receive high-quality housing services and that issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
Collaboration: Work closely with legal teams, housing managers, and contractors to support fair and efficient outcomes for tenants and landlords.
Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all surveys, reports, and case progress, ensuring all documentation is in line with legal and procedural requirements.
Key Skills and Experience:
Proven Experience: Previous experience in a damp and mould surveyor role within the social housing sector or similar environments.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of damp and mould diagnosis and the ability to provide detailed, compliant reports for legal purposes.
Legal Awareness: Familiarity with housing disrepair law, the Pre-Action Protocol, and legal processes associated with damp and mould claims.
Problem Solving: Ability to assess complex situations, diagnose issues, and implement practical, effective solutions.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with tenants, legal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders professionally.
Organisational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
Permanent, full-time role with opportunities for career development.
Be part of a supportive team working to make a tangible difference in the lives of tenants