Technical Surveyor – Damp, Mould & Disrepair
Location: Homebased with regional travel across the South of England
Number of roles: 2
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: c.£47,000 plus £5,800 car allowance
We’re looking for experienced Technical Surveyors to help us deliver safe, high‑quality homes for our residents. You’ll play a crucial role in diagnosing and resolving damp, mould, condensation (DMC), disrepair and HHSRS issues, ensuring full compliance with Awaab’s Law and the Building Safety Act.
What You’ll Do
* Carry out detailed property inspections and diagnose DMC, disrepair and HHSRS‑related issues.
* Specify and monitor remedial works through to completion, ensuring compliance and quality.
* Maintain accurate case records and compliance documentation
* Prepare clear technical reports to support legal disrepair cases.
* Engage with residents, communicating findings clearly and sensitively.
* Manage contractor performance to ensure high‑quality outcomes.
* Identify and support preventative improvements across the property portfolio
What You’ll Bring
* Strong building pathology knowledge, including DMC and structural defects.
* Understanding of disrepair legislation, HHSRS and key regulatory frameworks.
* Ability to investigate, diagnose and oversee remedial works.
* Experience in housing or property compliance environments.
* Strong communication skills and a resident‑focused approach.
* Confidence using case management and digital tools. Confidence using case management and digital tools
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
* 3+ years' experience in property services, social housing or similar.
* Technical surveying experience across DMC, disrepair and HHSRS.
* Strong defect diagnosis and contractor management experience.
* Relevant qualification such as Building Surveying, HNC/HND or CSTDB.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* HHSRS Practitioner qualification.
* Legal disrepair case experience.
* Evidence of preventative DMC or service improvement work.
How You’ll Work
This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you’ll take ownership of your caseload and work both independently and collaboratively to ensure safe, compliant homes.
You will:
* Plan, prioritise and triage your inspections and caseload to meet SLAs and statutory requirements.
* Work directly with residents, explaining issues clearly and providing reassurance throughout the process.
* Collaborate closely with contractors to ensure timely, high‑quality and compliant remedial works.
* Maintain thorough and accurate documentation, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
* Contribute to continuous improvement through analysis of trends and recurring issues.
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities