Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor

Job Description

The London Borough is seeking a Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor to support the effective delivery of the Council’s responsive damp, mould and disrepair service. The postholder will act as the technical representative for the Housing Division, overseeing all damp, mould and housing disrepair matters and ensuring full compliance with Awaab’s Law, landlord repairing obligations, and all relevant building and housing legislation.

The role is responsible for managing inspections, cases and associated contractors, ensuring works are delivered within statutory timescales, contractual requirements, quality standards and budgetary constraints on behalf of the Council’s Housing Division and the London Borough of Harrow. A key focus of the position is to minimise legal risk, eradicate recurring damp and mould issues, improve overall property condition, and safeguard residents’ health and wellbeing through strong technical leadership and effective contract management.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, the postholder will provide senior technical advice, operational leadership and performance oversight in relation to responsive damp, mould and disrepair services. The role sits within a resident-focused environment, where the London Borough of Harrow is committed to a person-centred approach to housing, placing residents at the heart of service delivery. Working collaboratively across teams and with external partners, the Council strives to deliver safe, high-quality homes and sustainable communities, ensuring all services are delivered in line with UK legislative, regulatory and best practice standards.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in a technical role within housing, property, construction or a related service environment, specifically in responsive damp, mould and disrepair contracts within social housing.
• Understanding of administrative processes relating to works orders, invoicing and financial controls.
• Technical understanding of housing repairs and maintenance services, including damp, mould, voids and communal works.
• Ability to work accurately with data, systems and documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Organised, methodical approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of all forms of damp and mould including condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp, thermal bridging and ventilation-related defects.
• Knowledge of landlord statutory responsibilities and relevant housing legislation, including knowledge of Awaab’s Law and statutory obligations relating to damp, mould and housing disrepair.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

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Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

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