Building Surveyor – Damp, Mould & Disrepair; Housing

Overview

Building Surveyor – Damp, Mould & Disrepair (Housing)

Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday

DBS: Standard

Driving: Full UK driving licence & own vehicle essential

We’re looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Repairs & Maintenance team, supporting the management and improvement of A2

Dominion’s housing portfolio.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and well-maintained
, using effective surveying practices and project management. With a focus on damp, mould and disrepair
, you’ll ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law, HHSRS and wider housing legislation
, diagnosing complex issues, managing risk and delivering long-term solutions that improve residents’ homes and wellbeing.

This role is ideally suited to surveyors with experience in social housing, local authorities or residential repairs
, who are confident working in regulated environments and delivering a high-quality, resident-focused service
.

• Surveying & Inspections
  :
  Carry out property surveys to assess condition, identify defects and manage risks.
• Damp, Mould & Disrepair
  :
  Diagnose and manage cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Repairs & Project Management
  :
  Specify works, manage repairs and oversee minor works projects.
• Compliance & Standards
  :
  Ensure properties meet building regulations, CDM 2015 and HHSRS requirements.
• Contract Management
  :
  Monitor contractor performance, approve out-of-scope works and drive improvements.
• Financial Management
  :
  Manage budgets using NHF Schedule of Rates (M3
  
  NHF), monitor spend and authorise invoices.
• Technical Expertise
  :
  Produce reports, provide specialist advice and support legal/disrepair cases where required.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Lead complaint resolution and deliver strong service outcomes for residents.
• Risk Management
  :
  Monitor cost, programme and health & safety risks across projects.
• Case Management Systems: Manage and track cases using Microsoft Dynamics and Total mobile
  .
• Partnership Working: Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to deliver effective solutions.

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Math’s & English (Grades A*
  - C)
• HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a surveyor within housing, property maintenance or repairs.
• Strong practical experience diagnosing damp, mould, and disrepair
  , including legal disrepair cases.
• Good working knowledge of Awaab’s Law
  , HHSRS, CDM Regulations 2015 and housing legislation
• Experience managing contractors, writing specifications and delivering projects.
• Financial awareness including budgets, invoicing and Schedule of Rates (M3
  
  NHF)
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical reports and experience with Dynamics, Total mobile or similar housing management systems.
• Full clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

A2

Dominion is more than a housing provider. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a clear social purpose: creating homes and communities people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes across London and Southern England, we reinvest our profits into building more affordable homes and delivering services that make a genuine difference. As part of the G15 group, we are proud to contribute to tackling the housing crisis and supporting thriving communities.

As an A2

Dominion employee, you’ll enjoy a meaningful role with the flexibility, support, and benefits you need to thrive. For this role, our offer includes:

• 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service.
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• A generous annual wellbeing allowance of up to £300 for health and lifestyle benefits for you and your family
• Access to a wide range of staff discounts
• Investment in your learning and development.
• We also operate a Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the…