Job Description

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 (7-15 surveys/week)

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

Guaranteed workload:

minimum

7 surveys/week

, with scope to 15/week based on availability and performance

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-destructive

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 remedials 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, 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

Guaranteed 7 surveys/week

, with potential up to

15/week

OTE up to 85,000/year

based on throughput and quality
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a technical interview and 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
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW18 2QB