Damp Surveyor in Northfield, West Midlands

One of my clients is currently looking for an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor to join their team in South Birmingham, working with a social housing provider to help deliver safe, healthy, and well-maintained homes for residents.

This is an ongoing opportunity with the potential to become permanent, making it ideal for someone looking for a long-term role within the social housing sector. Salary is open to negotiation and will be dependent on experience.

• Carry out inspections and surveys of residential properties affected by damp, mould, condensation, and disrepair.
• Diagnose the root causes of building defects and recommend appropriate remedial solutions.
• Produce detailed survey reports, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Manage and monitor remedial works undertaken by contractors, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Provide technical advice and support to residents, contractors, operatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, health and safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Investigate resident complaints and contribute to effective case resolution.
• Maintain accurate records and update housing management systems.

• Previous experience surveying damp, mould, condensation, and building-related defects within social housing, local authority, or residential property settings.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, property repairs, and maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing remedial works.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant surveying, construction, or building qualification would be desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Location: South Birmingham.
• Contract: Ongoing role with the potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Salary: Open to negotiation, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to residents' living conditions.
• The chance to work with a social housing provider focused on improving property standards and resident wellbeing.
• Potential for a long-term position within a supportive housing team.

If you have experience diagnosing and resolving damp and mould issues within residential properties and are passionate about improving homes and communities, I'd love to hear from you.