We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Portishead, who are recruiting for a Lead Surveyor on a permanent basis.  

The position is due to start as soon as your notice has been served, but the client is looking for somebody to get started as soon as possible. 

The salary for the role £51,842.00 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing a team of Surveyors, be an expert in damp and mould diagnostics/ensuring adherence with Awaab's Law.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading and managing a team of Damp & Mould Surveyors, including performance, development, and wellbeing 

• Undertaking complex surveys and provide technical advice on damp, mould, and building pathology

• Producing and reviewing high-quality reports, specifications, and remedial recommendations

• Overseeing end-to-end case management, ensuring compliance with HHSRS and regulatory timescales

• Liaising with Repairs, Asset Management, Complaints, and Safe Homes teams to resolve issues efficiently

• Conducting quality assurance inspections of works, contractors, and in-house teams

• Deputising for the Customer Delivery Manager and act as a technical escalation point

• Supporting procurement, quotations, tenders, and ensure subcontractor compliance with Health & Safety standards

Experience required:

• Experience leading surveying or technical teams

• Strong technical knowledge of damp, mould, and housing compliance

• Confident in people management, performance, and project delivery

• Formal building qualification (RICS-accredited, BSc, HNC, or HND)

• Full, clean UK driving license

Working hours:

• 37.5 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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