Damp & Mould Surveyor

Location: South West London

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Damp & Mould Surveyor to join our team and provide specialist surveying expertise for a social housing provider in South West London. The successful candidate will play a key role in addressing legal disrepair claims and managing damp and mould issues within our housing stock.

You will be responsible for diagnosing damp and mould problems, providing expert reports for legal cases, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. This includes the preparation of Scott schedules, overseeing remedial actions, and ensuring the timely and effective resolution of issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Damp and Mould Diagnosis: Carry out detailed assessments of properties to identify damp and mould issues, providing clear and expert reports.

Legal Reporting: Prepare compliant reports for legal disputes, including the preparation of Scott schedules. Ensure reports are accurate, detailed, and submitted within agreed timeframes.

Remedial Action: Provide advice and support on necessary remedial actions, and work closely with contractors and internal teams to ensure swift and compliant resolutions.

Compliance: Ensure that all work meets legal requirements, particularly around housing law, health and safety regulations, and the Pre-Action Protocol for disre...