Building Surveyor

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Damp & Mould Surveyor, Building Surveyor, or Repairs Surveyor to investigate complex residential building defects and deliver lasting technical solutions. Working within a specialist repairs function, you'll manage inspections, diagnosis, technical reports, specifications, contractors and post-works quality assurance across occupied homes. Client Details Our client is a large, values-led housing provider with a substantial residential property portfolio across the Midlands and surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, affordable and well-maintained homes for their residents, while investing in the technical expertise of their property and repairs teams. Description • Investigate damp and mould cases in line with current housing standards and Awaab's Law requirements. • Carry out detailed inspections across occupied residential properties. • Diagnose the root cause of defects using evidence-based building surveying techniques. • Investigate issues including: • Damp and mould • Water ingress • Roofing defects • Drainage issues • Condensation • Ventilation performance • Building fabric deterioration • Produce clear technical reports, specifications and schedules of work. • Use the NHF Schedule of Rates when preparing repair specifications. • Manage specialist contractors throughout the repair process. • Undertake pre-inspections and post-inspections to ensure work has been completed to the correct quality standard. • Support complex housing disrepair claims, complaints and Housing Ombudsman investigations. • Provide technical advice and guidance to internal colleagues. • Ensure recommendations address the underlying cause of issues rather than simply treating visible symptoms. • Maintain accurate records and ensure all cases are progressed professionally and efficiently. • Support the wider specialist repairs team in delivering safe, compliant and long-term repair solutions. Profile The ideal candidate will be an experienced residential property professional with a strong technical surveying background and a genuine interest in building pathology and complex defect diagnosis. You will ideally have experience in: • Residential building surveying. • Damp and mould investigations. • Housing disrepair or complex repairs. • Diagnosing building defects. • Occupied property inspections. • Producing technical reports and schedules of work. • Managing contractors and repair works. • Pre and post inspections. • Working within social housing, local authority housing, housing associations, residential property or maintenance environments. • Understanding resident-focused repairs and customer-sensitive cases. Job Offer • Competitive salary. • 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. • Annual leave increasing with service up to 30 days. • Option to purchase additional annual leave. • Healthcare benefits. • Matched pension contributions starting at 4%, increasing up to 8%. • Life assurance. • Employee discount and benefits platform. • Ongoing professional development. • Support towards professional membership where applicable. • Opportunity to work in a specialist repairs team. • Exposure to complex, high-profile and technically challenging repair cases. • Genuine autonomy and responsibility. • The chance to make a meaningful difference to resident's homes and lives.