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Damp & Mould Surveyor

Job Type: Full-time
Location: London
Salary: Up to £55,000My client is a well-established housing association, seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor. They are expanding our team to include a dedicated damp & mould team to enhance our customer experience and safety standards.

Day to day of the role:

Undertake complex damp and mould surveys and produce high-quality schedules of works.
Lead on the delivery of damp & mould remedial works, ensuring customer safety.
Manage damp and mould cases from start to finish, including inspections and validation of remedial actions.
Uphold a zero-tolerance approach to damp and mould, aligning with legislative standards.
Collaborate with legal disrepair surveyors and manage cross-cutting cases to completion.
Work with the In-House Repairs team and partnering contractors to maintain acceptable work in progress (WIP).
Provide weekly updates on case progress to the damp & mould manager.
Stay updated with new guidance or legislation and adapt processes accordingly.
Collaborate with the Housing Team to collectively resolve customer issues, including decants.
Procure and manage partnering contractors for complex damp & mould remedial works.
Ensure contractor performance meets KPI requirements and service level agreements.
Develop proactive approaches to combat damp & mould with external agencies and partners.
Utilise and develop IT systems to manage caseload effectively.
Maintain the organisation's core values and provide sufficient oversight on all cases.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years' experience in property maintenance.
Expertise in identifying and remedying causes of damp and mould.
Ability to produce high-quality defect analysis reports and schedules of works.
Understanding of the Legal disrepair process and ability to produce Scott Schedules.
Demonstrable experience in root cause analysis and diagnosing complex building defects.
Knowledge of traditional and modern construction practices in housing.
Familiarity with common procurement routes for maintenance works.
Experience in specifying and installing mechanical ventilation measures.
Thorough understanding and application of CDM regulations.
Ability to draft tender documents/specifications/schedules of works and manage works.
Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including evening meetings.
Experience in managing latent defect cases and undertaking HHSRS surveys.Qualifications:

Minimum HNC in construction, building, or equivalent experience.Terms & Conditions:

Essential car use (vehicle not provided)