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Damp and Mould Building Surveyor - Housing Repairs & Maintenance
(Own Vehicle Required)
Salary: £46,000-£48,000 per annum + mileage
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Location: Barnet
Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Planned Works and Repairs team. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic and technical skills within housing maintenance and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently. This role requires the use of your own vehicle, with mileage reimbursed.
Key Responsibilities
Inspections & Diagnostics
Conduct daily property inspections on behalf of the client, diagnosing issues accurately and efficiently.
Utilise strong knowledge of HHSRS, damp investigations, structural assessments, and general building diagnostics (minimum 5 years' experience).
Report findings, raise work orders, and arrange works through the client's DLO or approved supply chain partners.
Repairs & Planned Works Management
Manage the full delivery of planned and reactive repair works for the client.
Scope and specify works, including projects outside the Schedule of Rates (SOR).
Provide technical advice and support across the client's service areas.
Carry out pre-, mid-, and post-inspections.
Manage WIP, expenditure, KPIs, and variations on SOR codes.Team & Contractor Management
Oversee subcontractors and operatives on behalf of the client, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
Provide technical direction, resolve issues, and ensure safe and compliant working practices.Operational Support
Prepare documents, reports, and specifications as required by the client.
Manage internal and external enquiries.
Check for relevant surveys (e.g., asbestos reports).
Provide wider team support during periods of leave, sickness, or training.Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance, building regulations, legislation, and health & safety.
Confident in working with Schedule of Rates (SOR).
IT-proficient across computer, tablet, and PDA devices.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
Team-focused, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle for business use (van) (mileage reimbursed).
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Core business hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
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