Job Details

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

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.

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  Conduct comprehensive inspections of residential properties to diagnose damp, mould and condensation issues.
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  Identify root causes of building defects, including structural issues, ventilation problems and moisture ingress.
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  Produce detailed technical reports, specifications and recommendations for remedial works.
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  Oversee contractors and monitor repair works to ensure quality, compliance and timely completion.
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  Ensure compliance with Awaab's Law, housing standards and relevant health and safety legislation.
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  Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and case management documentation.
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  Liaise with residents, contractors and internal teams, providing clear communication throughout the investigation and repair process.
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  Support the delivery of long-term improvements to housing conditions and property maintenance standards.

We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor who can demonstrate:

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  Proven experience in building surveying, ideally within social housing or residential property maintenance.
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  Strong technical knowledge of damp, mould, condensation and building pathology.
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  Experience diagnosing property defects and specifying appropriate remedial works.
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  Good understanding of Awaab's Law, housing legislation and property compliance requirements.
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  Experience managing contractors and monitoring repair programmes.
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  Excellent report-writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while maintaining high standards of service.

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  -400 per day (Umbrella)
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  Initial 12-month contract
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  Full-time opportunity
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  Minimum 4 days per week on-site in Harlow
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  Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to housing conditions and resident wellbeing

If you're an experienced Building Surveyor with a strong background in damp and mould investigations, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your updated CV, availability and current day rate to: