1st Select Ltd
Damp & Timber Surveyor
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Damp & Timber Surveyor
As a Damp & Timber Surveyor, you will be responsible for carrying out detailed property surveys, accurately identifying damp, timber and associated property defects, and recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
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You will provide customers with clear, professional and honest advice, delivering an excellent service from the initial enquiry through to the completion of works.
As a key representative of our company, you will build strong relationships with customers while upholding the quality, reputation and values of our long-established family business.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out comprehensive surveys of residential and commercial properties, accurately identifying, diagnosing and assessing damp, timber and associated property defects. Where required, also assess waterproofing, below-ground damp and water ingress issues.
- Prepare clear, accurate and professional survey reports, specifications and recommendations, ensuring all findings are technically sound and in line with relevant industry standards and best practice.
- Provide customers with honest, practical and professional advice, clearly explaining your findings and recommending appropriate remedial treatments and solutions.
- Build strong relationships with customers and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
- Work closely with the office team and site operatives to ensure a smooth and professional service from the initial survey through to the completion of works.
- Manage your own workload effectively, including appointments, survey reports and follow-up activity.
- Maintain a high level of technical knowledge, keeping up to date with relevant industry developments, standards and best practices.
- Represent the company professionally and play an important role in protecting and maintaining the reputation our family business has built since 1959.
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Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced and technically capable surveyor with a strong background in the property preservation industry.
The successful candidate must hold:
- CSRT – Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment
- CSSW – Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing qualifications
- Full UK driving licence
You will have:
- Proven experience in damp diagnosis, timber treatment and property preservation, with strong technical knowledge and the ability to accurately diagnose property defects.
- Experience of assessing waterproofing and below-ground damp or water ingress issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical issues and recommendations clearly, confidently and professionally to customers.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to surveying and report writing.
- Professional, honest and customer-focused, with excellent customer service skills and the ability to build trust and rapport.
- Reliability, organisation and self-motivation.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
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The Person We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and understands that being an excellent surveyor is about more than simply identifying a problem.
You will have:
- The confidence and technical ability to provide clear, accurate and well-considered recommendations while ensuring every customer receives an honest, professional and high-quality service.
- Genuine pride in delivering excellent customer service and maintaining consistently high standards in everything you do.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally, building trust and lasting rapport with customers.
- Reliability, organisation and self-motivation, with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to take ownership of your workload.
- A desire to play an important role within a successful, long-established family business and share our commitment to quality, reputation and exceptional customer service.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle
- 21 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual bonus
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