Damp, Mould and Condensation Surveyor
Location: Flexible, UK (with travel across 20-40 locations)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract: 6 month Fixed Term Contract
About Anchor
Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Property Delivery team is dedicated to maintaining high-quality properties, ensuring resident satisfaction, and meeting strategic objectives through effective repairs and investment programmes.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Damp, Mould and Condensation Surveyor to manage property investment, service, inspection, and repairs services across 20-40 locations, with a focus on addressing damp, mould, and condensation issues. Reporting to the Senior Property Surveyor, you will oversee a budget of £1.75m-£2.5m and ensure properties meet quality and compliance standards.
This role involves conducting detailed property inspections, applying building pathology expertise, and collaborating with housing/care operations, contractors, and the Strategic Partnership Team to deliver cost-effective solutions and robust forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct property inspections to identify and address damp, mould, and condensation risks, using advanced building pathology skills.
* Manage delivery of repairs, investment, and service activities, ensuring properties remain in good condition within budget and strategy targets.
* Collaborate with housing/care operations and contractors to deliver high-quality, resident-focused services.
* Work with the Strategic Partnership Team to produce accurate delivery and financial forecasts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Undertake regular site visits, engaging with operational colleagues and residents to ensure actions are implemented effectively.
* Participate in a home-based out-of-hours duty roster to address urgent issues.
About You
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in property management and building pathology. You bring:
* At least 3 years of experience managing property activities in a housing environment, with expertise in social housing maintenance or planned investment.
* Extensive knowledge of building pathology and remediation actions, particularly for damp, mould, and condensation.
* Experience in project management for investment, compliance, or reactive maintenance, ideally with decarbonisation projects.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across teams.
* Ability to interpret operational data to inform service delivery planning and deliver cost-effective solutions.
* Significant experience in building pathology within housing and working towards MRICS or MCIOB status (desirable).
Why Join Us?
Join Anchor and make a meaningful impact by ensuring safe and high-quality living environments for our residents. We offer:
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities to apply your expertise in a supportive, values-driven organisation.
* Professional development and a collaborative working environment.
* The chance to work on impactful projects that enhance resident wellbeing