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Damp and Mould Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 05 September 2025
Salary: £68,000 to £70,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 September 2025
Location: Barking and Dagenham, London, E62AS
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 023_1757056204

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Summary

Disrepair Surveyor - North London


Location: North London


Salary: £68,000 - £70,000 per annum


Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking experienced RICS-qualified Disrepair Surveyors to join a forward-thinking housing team in North London on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior-level surveying role, focusing on disrepair and damp & mould cases across social housing stock, with the chance to make a genuine impact on residents' homes and lives.

The successful candidates will have a strong background in social housing disrepair, with the ability to produce Scott Schedules, provide expert witness reports, and present cases in court. This role offers long-term stability, progression opportunities, and the opportunity to work on high-profile cases in a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out detailed inspections and surveys on social housing properties, focusing on disrepair and damp & mould cases

  • Prepare Scott Schedules and technical reports for legal disrepair cases

  • Act as an expert witness and present cases in court where required

  • Work closely with legal teams, housing officers, and contractors to resolve disrepair claims

  • Provide expert advice on remedial works, ensuring compliance with housing standards and regulations

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation, building pathology, and disrepair case law

  • Deliver excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional communication

Requirements

  • Full RICS qualification - essential

  • Proven background in social housing disrepair and damp & mould surveying

  • Experience preparing Scott Schedules and acting as an expert witness in legal proceedings

  • Strong knowledge of housing standards, landlord and tenant law, and building regulations

  • Excellent technical knowledge of building pathology and diagnostics

  • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal reporting skills

  • Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

  • £68,000 - £70,000 per annum

  • Permanent role with career progression opportunities

  • Chance to work on high-profile legal disrepair cases within social housing

  • Supportive working environment with ongoing development

Why Apply?


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RICS Surveyor with social housing experience to step into a challenging and rewarding permanent role in North London. If you have the technical expertise and the drive to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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