Our client, based in Southwest London, is currently recruiting for a Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The salary for the role is £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will be well organised, professional with a passion for ensuring high housing standards and a keen eye for detail, having extensive technical expertise, legal awareness, and strong communication skills

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Investigate and assess properties in relation to disrepair claims under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. (HHSRS) and the prescribed hazards

• Carry out in-depth inspections to identify causes of damp and mould, including condensation, Penetrative, Rising, Hygroscopic, construction related and water ingress

• Produce detailed inspection reports, work schedules, Scott schedules and photographic evidence for use in legal matters with appropriate terminology used for use under SJE questioning in court

• Carry out inspections to identify potential latent defects, structural concerns, and historic construction issues affecting building performance

• Represent the organisation as an expert witness in court or tribunal proceedings

• Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with Tomlin orders, legal orders, settlement agreements and completion of work terms in accordance with orders provided by the court to prevent breaches and additional costs

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing

• Residents and resident representatives

• Working with contractors and consultants

• Legal & Paralegal, Counsel & solicitors for both for internal and external clients.

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Code of Conduct

• Health and Safety

• Data Protection, privacy, and use of IT resources

• Regulatory standards and probity

• Risks and internal controls framework

Rewards and Benefits:

• 1 day working from home

• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37 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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