Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor

Berneslai Homes are seeking Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyors on an interim basis.

Pay Rate: £21.69 PAYE / £27.08 Umbrella. Negotiable for the right experience.

Contract: Initial 3 months, potential for extension and to apply for a permanent position

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Gateway Plaza, Barnsley, S70 2RD. Fully office based

The Role

This is an essential role within the Repairs Maintenance and Building Safety department of the Directorate of Property Services. By providing the ‘client side’ function you will ensure a targeted right first time approach to Damp & Mould acting as the ‘Subject Matter Expert’ ensuring the organisation meets all its obligations and that properties we manage are safe and decent as a result.

You will also work on Disrepair cases from initial letter of claim to financial settlement and see agreed works through to completion taking initiative on all investigations to determine potential risk and financial loss. 

Duties Include

• Carry out Damp, Mould & Disrepair survey visits & post inspections ensuring performance targets are met
• Be involved in the development, procurement, delivery, monitoring and review of all Damp, Mould & Disrepair works and projects
• Maintain computerised records of the Housing Stock and other premises managed by Berneslai Homes, to ensure that the data we hold is kept fully up to date, reviewed, and utilised in decision making processes.
• Provide day-to-day technical advice

• Ensure compliance with the Regulator of Social Housings Consumer Standards and Landlord’s obligations in litigation and arbitration proceedings in areas of disrepair, statutory nuisance, and incidents of personal injury