James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Desktop Surveyor
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Desktop Surveyor
We are currently working in partnership with a Social Housing provider based in Bristol/Gloucestershire, who are recruiting for a Desktop Surveyor on a permanent contract.
The client is happy to wait for notice periods, and the annual salary for the role is £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
The ideal candidate will have a surveying background with experience in damp and mould, building pathology or repairs within social housing, together with strong report writing skills and the ability to assess issues remotely using images and supporting information.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Reviewing photographs, reports and supporting information relating to damp and mould cases as they are received
- Triaging cases and assessing likely causes, severity and required remedial actions
- Producing specifications and recommendations to support repairs and remedial works
- Liaising with repairs teams, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure cases are progressed effectively
- Maintaining accurate records and updating systems to ensure compliance and auditability
- Supporting the delivery of a customer-focused service, ensuring damp and mould cases are managed in line with policy and regulatory requirements
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Experience Required:
- Experience assessing damp and mould cases within social housing
- Experience identifying building defects and applying building pathology principles
- Experience producing reports, specifications and remedial recommendations
- Experience working with repairs teams and contractors to progress works
- Experience maintaining accurate records and updating housing management systems
- Experience delivering customer-focused services in a regulated housing environment
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Working Hours:
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
- 4 DAYS A WEEK AT HOME
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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