Damp & Mould Surveyor

​We are currently partnering with a reputable Local Authority, based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Damp & Mould Surveyor to join their busy team on a temporary basis for three months.Our client is proud to be a place of heritage, strong local identities and vibrant communities. They’re committed to developing fresh ideas, engaging with the local community and work closely with partner organisations.This is a full-time position with a rate of £35.00 per hour on an umbrella basis and the position is due to start as soon as possible.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Assisting the line manager with disrepair claims due to an increased workloadLeading on the resolution to damp and mould issues within social housing propertiesVisiting effected properties in order to undertake an initial inspection and to diagnose the severity of the issuesDiagnosing defects, creating a schedule of works and reporting based on findingsLiaising with contractors to ensure the identified defects have been repaired to the required standardSupervising contractors, ensuring that works are completed on time, within budget and making sure tenant satisfaction is high Experience required:HNC, HND, BTEC HND or higher, in a building discipline or relevant experience and trainingBe an experienced Surveyor within damp and mould inspectionsTrack record of delivering excellent customer serviceDemonstrable experience working in reactive maintenance, diagnosing & ordering reactive repairsSkills, knowledge and expertise required:Have a great understanding of housing and property customer service with an excellent knowledge of building and housing regulations and legislationAbility to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of internal and external customersMust of previously worked effectively with and supported colleagues to help achieve team objectivesWorking hours:37 hours per weekHybrid working, three days on site, one in the office and one at homeMonday – FridayPlease 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.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.