Damp, Timber & Mould Surveyor (Pay-Per-Survey)
Location: Greater London & Surrounding Counties
Type: Self-employed/Sub-contract (with route to full-time)
Pay: £40,000 - £65,000 pa
OTE: Up to £85,000 pa
Vehicle & Survey Kit: Required (mileage, parking & congestion reimbursed)
Who We Are
Lucky Build is a London-based renovation and building services company delivering property refurbishment, bathrooms & kitchens, leak detection, and remedial works across residential and commercial sites. On the back of steady growth and increasing demand, we’re expanding into Damp Proofing & Preservation to give clients a truly end-to-end service, from expert diagnosis to scoped remedials. A dedicated PCA-qualified surveyor is central to this: you’ll provide evidence led diagnostics and clear reports that flow straight into our project team for swift, accurate remediation.
The Opportunity
- Autonomy & impact: plan your routes, conduct best practice investigations, and shape remedial scopes with our delivery teams
- Progression: strong performance can convert to a full-time employed role with broader project leadership
What You’ll Do
- Attend pre-booked surveys across London and nearby counties
- Carry out non-invasive damp, timber and mould investigations in residential and commercial buildings
- Diagnose causes including rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation & mould, thermal bridging, plumbing/roof/gutter defects, ground-level/DPC bridging
- Use industry-standard tools (e.g., Protimeter MMS-class meters, thermal imaging, hygrometers) to collect and interpret data
- Produce clear, actionable survey reports with findings, conclusions and recommended remedial measures suited to UK standards
- Liaise with clients on-site, then collaborate with our project team to translate reports into scopes and estimates
- Provide project management input on remedial works where required (briefing, sequencing, QA signoff)
Must-have Qualifications & Experience
- PCA qualification — one of the following (current or legacy):
- CSTDB – Certificated Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings
- CSDB – Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings
- (Legacy) CSRT – Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment
- 3+ years’ hands-on damp/timber diagnostics with report writing
- Proven experience across commercial and residential properties
- Project management capability: translating reports into scopes, overseeing remedials, and communicating with stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence, no points
Nice to Have
- Plumbing qualifications (e.g., NVQ L2+) and leak detection experience (thermal/acoustic/tracer)
- Ventilation assessment knowledge (e.g., PIV/MVHR basics)
Your Kit & Logistics
- You’ll use your own vehicle and equipment (moisture meter, thermal camera, hygrometer, inspection tools)
- We reimburse mileage, parking and congestion charges
Pay & Model
- Pay-per-survey, rates aligned to experience and report standards
- OTE up to £85,000/year based on throughput and quality
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a technical interview and a brief practical assessment. Lucky Build will call from 020 8145 7472.
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Pay: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):
- Do you live in or around the Greater London area?
- Do you have your surveying equipment?
- Are you comfortable travelling anywhere in London?
- How quickly can you complete a report?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW18 2QB
