Ashley Smith

An experienced property professional with over 15 years’ experience in carrying out reactive and planned maintenance & highly knowledgeable in Damp & Mould works for numerous housing associations and local authorities throughout South Wales & the South West surveying homes/flats to larger scaled blocks, working with the asset management team. My experience stems from surveying and project managing small to large scale works, including planned component works from kitchens and bathrooms, through to large scale works such as full-scale refurbishments and building extensions. I am fully conversant with CDM, WHQS, HHSRS and Building Regs as well as diagnosing damp and timber defects within domestic dwellings.

I have a passion for delivering excellent service and take pride in my work. I am currently looking for new opportunities particularly with companies that can aid in extending my experience and knowledge within this sector.

Senior Asset Surveyor - Stroud District Council

(2025-06)

Highly skilled in Awaab's Law and HHSRS compliance, stock condition surveys, asset data validation and 30-year investment planning, with strong knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard and building safety compliance, alongside experience in retrofit and net zero (EPC/RdSAP, PAS 2035), contract management of 8 contractors, cost control and leading surveyor teams using asset management systems, Excel and Power BI.

Responsive Repairs Surveyor - Bristol City Council

(2024-04 - 2025-06)

• Responsibilities include responsive repairs, complaint management, budget oversight, KPI, Intensive Post Inspection or larger scale work. Also liaise with asset management to reduce spend on problematic buildings (blocks), surveyor training (including strengths and weaknesses assessments), and performance reporting to senior staff. I also assist with mutual exchange coverage for employee absences.
• Surveying complex damp and mould repairs to ensure full compliance, covering residential properties and apartment blocks to building regulations across the Bristol & south West area.
• Responsible for producing Level 2 site reports to support potential disrepair claims, addressing cases of rising damp, atmospheric damp, and penetrating damp from ground level to the roof. Conducting weekly meetings with subcontractors to discuss defect resolutions, ensuring that all remedial work aligns with established standards. Performing post-inspections to verify the quality and completion of repairs, maintaining a consistently high standard of workmanship.
• Extensive expertise in PIV systems and extraction ventilation, ensuring compliance with FRA regulations while preserving the structural integrity of buildings. Focused on minimising response team call-outs for damp and mould cases through effective preventative measures and system optimisation.

Responsive Repairs Surveyor - Rapleys LLP

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Responsive Repairs Surveyor: Undertook responsive repairs surveys for Rapleys, operating within HHSRS and reactive repair frameworks, as a sub-contractor for Bristol City Council.
• Project Manager: Elevated to Project Manager for the contract between Bristol City Council and Rapleys, with responsibilities including:
• Overseeing and training new surveyors on Bristol City Council's internal systems and compliance procedures.
• Liaising with senior management at Bristol City Council and subcontractors (MD, Lancer Scott, and Jeffway).
• Developing a transparent internal system for Rapleys, providing Bristol City Council staff and management with access to live project information.

Stock Condition Surveyor - Ridge (Sovereign)

(2024-08)

• Conduct comprehensive stock condition surveys of residential and/or commercial properties, including both internal and external elements.
• Accurately record data on property condition, including materials, age, and condition of building components, using handheld devices and software.
• Identify and diagnose building defects, deterioration, and potential hazards.
• Assess property compliance with relevant standards, such as the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Undertake Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys as required.
• Prepare detailed reports, including photographs and recommendations for repairs or further investigation.
• Provide technical advice and support to clients and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as maintenance and asset management, to inform property investment strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building regulations, standards, and best practices.

Building Maintenance Supervisor - Cardiff Housing

(2016-03 - 2024-01)

For the past seven years I have worked at Cardiff Housing and am responsible for the design, management and delivery of reactive & planned maintenance projects for local authorities, housing associations and principal contractors. Works can range from minor housing repairs through to major works & new installations. As well as assessment and carrying out the works, I also ensure the companies compliance is maintained, such as creating Construction Line Gold membership documents like Health & Safety policies etc.

This role has lead me to want to pursue a career in Building Surveying and Project Management. I have learnt much about planning and pricing works using The NATFED Schedule of Rates and the different responsibilities under CDM.

Stock Condition Surveyor - CMS Property Services LTD

(2015-08 - 2016-03)

This role gave me my first look into property assessment and surveying; carrying out Stock Condition Surveys on Domestic dwellings in Cwmbran and the Gwent Valley to ensure WHQS compliance and assessing properties for Planned Maintenance programs. The role gave me valued experience in assessing all types of property archetypes and assessing the lifespans and condition of housing components.

Building Maintenance and Construction Planner & Clerk of Works - Benchmark Construction

(2012-08 - 2015-03)

During this role I continued to improve my carpentry trade and worked on numerous large scale shopfitting and building projects and was utilised as a Clerk of Works covering several projects throughout South Wales. My employer had a strong belief in training and qualifications for their tradespeople and was lucky to be able to complete several courses during this time. The Clerk of Works role was a good test of my technical knowledge and how I manage my staff.

Apprentice Carpenter - United Welsh

(2010-09 - 2012-07)

Following the completion of my NVQ I was lucky enough to work for a large housing provider in Caerphilly. My main role here was to work with the Planned Maintenance Team carrying out Kitchen & Bathroom Installations as well as maintenance works in Void properties and Planned Maintenance programmes. Following my first year apprenticeship I was made up to full carpenter and took a leading role in managing the trades teams for the void properties of Caerphilly.

Repairs Coordinator - Caerphilly Borough Council

(2006-03 - 2010-09)

This role gave me my first experiences working within social housing and local authorities. My role here was to coordinate the repairs and maintenance works throughout the borough. I also coordinated and validated the WHQS kitchen and bathroom surveys as well as ordering the materials for installations.