Damp & Mould Surveyor in Watford
Posted by Niyaa People Ltd
£45,000 – £50,000 a year
Watford · Permanent
We are looking for a talented and customer-focused Building Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in delivering inspections and interventions in line with phase 1 and 2 of Awaab’s Law. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a proactive service that places customer safety and regulatory compliance at its heart.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Damp and Mould Surveyor to join a well-established social housing provider in a permanent role, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
What’s on offer:
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Monday to Friday
- Location: Watford
- Pension scheme up to 10%
- Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 28 days plus BH
- Excellent benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development
- Established and supportive organisation
Key responsibilities includes:
- Undertake inspections relating to Awaab's Law phase 1 and 2 hazards across the housing portfolio.
- Diagnose building defects and identify appropriate remedial solutions using a risk-based approach.
- Produced detailed survey reports, specifications and recommendations for remedial works.
- Monitor and manage repairs to ensure works are completed to the required standards and within regulatory timescales.
- Investigate complex property-related complaints and disrepair cases.
- Work collaboratively with contractors, housing teams and customers to achieve positive outcomes.
- Support compliance with Awaab's Law by undertaking inspections and determining appropriate remedials.
- Provide technical advise and guidance to colleagues and customers on building defects and housing health hazards
- Maintain accurate records and case management information using internal systems.
- Experience undertaking residential building surveys and diagnosing building defects.
- Experience producing technical reports and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of damp, mould and condensation diagnosis and remediation.
- Awareness of Awaab's Law and current social housing regulatory requirements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to improving residents homes.
- Full clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.
- Memberships of RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar professional body.
- Knowledge of disrepair claims and Housing Ombudsman requirements.
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