We are currently partnering with a Housing Associiation based in Surrey, who are recruiting for 2 x Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyors to join their growing team on a permanent basis to cover their London & South East patch. 

Our client is proud to be a provider of social housing offering more than 24,000 homes across the Midlands, London and the South East 

This is a full-time position with a salary and of £53,000 to £60,000 (subject to experience) and the start date is subject to notice.

A formal qualification of HNC/HND/CIOB or RICS is essential for this position. 

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Project manage damp, mould and disrepair works from inception through to completion including diagnosing, specifying; procuring and monitoring
• Ensure effective solutions for managing and reducing the causes of damp and mould are identified, which will include building repairs, installing mechanical ventilation and humidity control systems, and by providing clear advice to residents to help them understand the causes of damp and mould and behaviours that will reduce humidity in their homes
• Undertake contractor administration duties as required including reviewing Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Works, Specifications and all contract documentation, ensuring that these comply with the project brief and timescales, budget estimates, all relevant legislation, health and safety regulations and policies
• Effectively manage contractors, carrying out and managing the quality inspection process of works, including pre-start scoping, work in progress quality inspections and post inspection sign-offs
• Certifying contractor valuations and claims within this role's delegated authority limits, including interim and final account payment

Experience required:

• Experience required in dealing with damp, mould & disrepair
• Experience of managing suppliers through long term contracts which include JCT Measured Term contracts or similar
• A minimum of two years' experience in delivering stock investment / major works to social housing or private residential housing

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Excellent organisational skills and able to work within project time constraints
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written) skills across all levels of an organisation and with customers
• Holds a professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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