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Job Title: Damp Surveyor

Location: Watford, travel required to London (own vehicle and licence required)

Salary: £45,550 - £49,318 according to experience

Job type: Permanent, full-time, or part-time

CSRT qualification with Property Care Association necessary, CSSW optional but preferred.

Avant Garde Damp Solutions are leading damp specialists for both domestic and commercial customers throughout the North and West London area including Ealing, Hampstead and beyond. We believe that taking a holistic view of the building is key to realising the cause of the damp, with the ultimate aim of providing permanent long term solutions using more traditional building techniques

We are seeking a remedial surveyor to join our team to attend surveys across London, who will be responsible for conducting surveys at our clients properties, locating and diagnosing damp and/or timber issues and providing a specification for repair. Experience on surveying in residential properties is a must.

We are seeking someone who understands old buildings, has a keen eye for detail and good customer service skills. We are looking for an individual who is attentive, assertive, driven and able to manage their time and responsibilities effectively.

Working hours are from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday and exact timings will vary on a day to day basis, dependent on how many surveys are booked.

Objectives

You will be attending to residential properties throughout the capital to identify the cause of their damp/timber issues.
Postcodes for service areas are: NW, W, SW, TW, UB, HA, N, E.
You will be responsible for providing a breakdown of findings and recommendations for remedial works in note format to submit to the office (no report writing required).
Liaise with the director and surveying team when necessary.
City driving skills are required as you will be attending a list of appointments each day (schedule to be provided)Preferred Skills and Qualifications

CSRT qualification from The Property Care Association (PCA) required
CSSW qualification from The Property Care Association (PCA) desirable but not essential
Previous industry experience desirable but not essential.
Excellent defect diagnosis experience and all-round building pathology/construction knowledge desirable.
Knowledge regarding the relevant legal requirements (such as Party Wall legislation and Construction, Design and Management Regulations) desirable.
Experience in restoration projects desirable.
Possess strong Health and Safety understanding, including knowledge of property related regulations and laws.
Enthusiasm to expand your knowledge of damp proofing while also learning our methodology of surveying.
We are looking for an individual who is attentive, assertive, driven and able to manage their time and responsibilities effectively.
Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
Must have a clean, full drivers license and own transportBenefits

Surveying tools and PPE will be provided.
The pay for this position is competitive, depending on experience.
Flexible hours, both full and part time considered.
Fuel card to use during work hours.
We strongly believe in professional development and offer further training on an annual basis.
We are a friendly team who treat our staff as individuals and offer good work life balance.Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Quantity Surveyor, Property Inspector, Building Engineer, Property Surveyor, Building Inspector, Project Manager, Building Services Manager, Building Inspection, Construction Project Manager, Energy Consultant, Energy Efficiency Engineer, Low Carbon Project Engineer, Low Carbon Consultant, Energy Advisor, Renewable Energy Consultant will also be considered for this role