Damp & Mould Surveyor

Job Title: Damp and Mould Surveyor

Location: Hybrid, Perth

Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Salary: £36,691 - £43,075 per annum (+ Car allowance)

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 9th June

Interview Date: Interviews will be held w/c 17th June

About the Role

Caledonia Housing Group provide services to 5,345 homes and in excess of 2,000 factoring customers across 8 local authority areas.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Damp and Mould Surveyor within our Assets Department who will be fundamental in improving the quality of life for our tenants by addressing damp and mould issues through proactive maintenance and repair initiatives. The Damp and Mould Surveyor will ensure compliance with our comprehensive damp and mould procedures, which have been established to ensure tenant safety. The role will be performed across our areas of operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed surveys and inspections of social housing properties to diagnose and assess, damp, mould and condensation issues.
• Preparing reports
• Liaising with tenants, contractors and internal teams to identify, instruct and manage remedial works, ensuring timely resolution of issues
• Ensure adherence to Group policies and compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Budgetary management and identifying and implementing efficiencies
• Performance management of contractors and consultants
• Delivering high levels of customer care throughout project stages ranging from inception through to completion
• Provide expert technical support, advice and guidance on damp and mould management to colleagues and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to survey findings, repair works, and compliance measures.

The successful applicant;

• Will have a construction background with a minimum of an HNC in a property/ construction related discipline.
• Experience within a public sector organisation / housing association, however applications for other relevant experience and transferable skills will be considered.
• Proven experience as a surveyor or property maintenance professional
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing issues

A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.

Benefits

As a Caledonia Housing Group employee, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Hybrid role with autonomy and flexibility to work from home and at our three office locations, Dundee, Perth & West Dunbartonshire.
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications.
• Annual Leave entitlement starting at 36 days per year (increases with length of service)
• We promote work-life balance and operate a flexi-time system
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Health benefit of up to £300 per year (a gym membership, fitness equipment or health insurance).
• Wellbeing services including counselling and in-house mental health first aiders.
• Volunteering opportunities.

A registered charity no: SCO 13988. Caledonia strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.