Building Surveyor – Damp & Mould
Location: Harlow, Essex
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary – 12 Months
Hours: Full Time
Working Arrangement: Minimum 4 days per week on-site
Closing Date: 21st October 2026
The Opportunity
MMP Consultancy is currently recruiting for an experienced Building Surveyor (Damp & Mould) to join a housing organisation based in Harlow, Essex, on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled surveyor to play a key role in improving housing conditions, tackling damp, mould and condensation issues, and ensuring residents have access to safe, healthy and well-maintained homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out detailed property inspections, identifying underlying causes of damp and mould, and overseeing effective remedial solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of residential properties to diagnose damp, mould and condensation issues.
- Identify root causes of building defects, including structural issues, ventilation problems and moisture ingress.
- Produce detailed technical reports, specifications and recommendations for remedial works.
- Oversee contractors and monitor repair works to ensure quality, compliance and timely completion.
- Ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law, housing standards and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and case management documentation.
- Liaise with residents, contractors and internal teams, providing clear communication throughout the investigation and repair process.
- Support the delivery of long-term improvements to housing conditions and property maintenance standards.
About You
- Proven experience in building surveying, ideally within social housing or residential property maintenance.
- Strong technical knowledge of damp, mould, condensation and building pathology.
- Experience diagnosing property defects and specifying appropriate remedial works.
- Good understanding of Awaab’s Law, housing legislation and property compliance requirements.
- Experience managing contractors and monitoring repair programmes.
- Excellent report-writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while maintaining high standards of service.
What’s on Offer?
- £400 per day (Umbrella)
- Initial 12-month contract
- Full-time opportunity
- Minimum 4 days per week on-site in Harlow
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to housing conditions and resident wellbeing
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