Senior Surveyor

We are recruiting an experienced Damp and Mould Surveyor to support a local authority or social housing provider across some of the South West of England (Salsbury/Hampshire area) The role focuses on identifying, managing, and resolving damp, mould, and condensation issues while ensuring compliance with housing legislation, including Awaab s Law and HHSRS.

You will work independently, inspecting occupied homes and communal areas, diagnosing issues, specifying remedial works, and managing cases through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and survey properties to diagnose damp, mould, and condensation issues, including rising and penetrating damp.
• Assess hazards under the HHSRS framework and prioritise cases based on risk.
• Produce clear survey reports, schedules of work, and specifications.
• Specify and oversee remedial works, including ventilation improvements, fabric repairs, and mould treatment.
• Manage cases from initial inspection to post-completion sign-off in line with regulatory timescales.
• Provide practical advice to residents on preventing recurrence.
• Liaise with housing teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective case management.
• Maintain accurate case records and support performance reporting.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Damp and Mould or Building Surveyor within social housing or local authority settings.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and damp remediation techniques.
• Experience applying HHSRS assessments.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Awaab s Law and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act.
• Excellent diagnostic and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• HNC/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent experience.
• CSTDB or similar professional certification.
• Experience managing contractors and remedial works.