£300 per day Umbrella or Deemed Payment (Inside IR35)
36 hours per week
6-month rolling contract
Overview of the Role: We are currently seeking an experienced Damp and Mould Surveyor to join the Repairs Client Team at a West London based Council. This key role is responsible for overseeing a wide range of property inspections and repair projects, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.
The successful applicant will focus on:
- Damp and mould investigations and remediation
- Disrepair and complex repair works
- Day-to-day reactive maintenance
- Refurbishment projects (kitchen, bathroom, windows, etc.)
- Void property inspections and works
- Pre, mid and post inspections of works
- Ensuring compliance with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
Responsibilities:
- Lead on damp, mould and disrepair inspections, ensuring correct diagnosis and remedies
- Manage pre-works, in-progress and post-works inspections across all repair types
- Identify structural and systemic defects and instruct remedial action or escalation
- Maintain full compliance with legal and H&S frameworks, including the Human Habitation Act 2018
- Provide expert surveying advice on complex repairs, refurbishment projects and RTB inspections
- Work collaboratively with residents, internal teams, and contractors to deliver timely and high-quality repairs
- Analyse recurring issues to help reduce future disrepair claims and legal escalations
- Ensure detailed record-keeping and reporting through approved systems and tools
- Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent technical qualification/experience
- Extensive knowledge of building pathology, including damp, leaks, and condensation diagnosis
- In-depth understanding of landlord repair obligations and relevant housing legislation
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in social housing maintenance or disrepair surveying
- Strong communication, report writing and IT skills (Site Audit Pro, housing systems)
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative “one team” approach
- Experience managing contractors and ensuring works meet quality and compliance standards
