Job Description
Building Surveyor - Damp, Mould & Disrepair (South East) Location: Hybrid Reading/Surrey Salary: £45,000 per year Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract to May 2027 (37.5 hours per week) Here at Stonewater, we have the perfect opportunity for a Building Surveyor (known internally as Homes Business Partner) to join our specialist Damp and Mould team on a fixed term contract until May 2027. Reporting into the Service Manager, you will be responsible for resolving cases of damp, mould and disrepair. This will involve carrying out inspections, virtually and in person, to diagnose the cause of damp, mould and disrepairs, ordering works, tracking cases to completion and working with colleagues across Homes and our Partnering Contractors where you require specialist input. In addition, you will be responsible for tracking HHSRS actions to make sure our homes are safe. The ideal candidate will Be educated to minimum HNC level or equivalent professional experience/qualification in construction, housing, management or property. Have knowledge and experience in building pathology and be able to diagnose cause of damp and mould. Have proven experience of delivering a maintenance service Have good understanding of Decent Homes requirements. Have good written/ verbal communication skills. Have knowledge of building components, diagnosis of building defects, building/contract law, building regulations, housing law. Have strong attention to detail and understands the importance of recording all relevant information. The role will be home based but there will be an expectation to travel to locations within the South East and attend national meetings as required. Due to demand and stock locations, candidates will ideally live within Reading/Surrey. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (if applicable), satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. This role may requir