Damp proofing jobs — and the people trained to fill them
The industry's shortage is trained people. Federation of Damp trains, certifies and independently vets damp, mould and waterproofing professionals — companies hire from that pipeline here, and candidates register here to be seen by companies across the UK that are hiring.
Wherever you are starting from
Hire a damp surveyor or technician
Every candidate in our pipeline has come through the Federation of Damp — trained on structured courses, and where certified, independently assessed. Instead of gambling on a job-board CV, hire someone whose competence has a paper trail.
Find damp proofing & surveying jobs
Damp proofing companies across the UK are short of trained people. Register your CV and we'll put it in front of member companies that are hiring — surveyors, technicians and trainees alike.
Why "FOD-certified" means something
Hiring in this industry has always meant taking someone's word for their competence. Federation of Damp certification replaces that guesswork with evidence.
Recognised training
Structured courses including the City & Guilds Assured FODCS surveyor and FODCT technician courses.
Independent vetting
Members are independently vetted and listed on a public register anyone can check.
Accountability
A Code of Conduct and a complaints and redress process sit behind every member.
Regulation-ready
With Awaab's Law expanding, documented damp competence is becoming a legal need for housing providers — certified staff are how companies evidence it.
How it works
Simple on both sides — no portals, no agency runaround.
If you're hiring
If you're looking for work
How to become a damp surveyor
Damp surveying is a skilled, in-demand trade — and there's no single required route into it. What hiring companies look for is evidence you can diagnose damp correctly: structured training, an assessed certification, and a body standing behind your competence.
That's exactly what the FODCS Online certified damp surveyor course provides — City & Guilds Assured training you can complete around your current job, leading to certification hiring companies can verify on the public register. Many of the candidates companies ask us about first are FODCS-certified.
Training is optional — registering your CV and being introduced to work is free and never depends on buying a course.
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Questions, answered
Trained people. Companies that need them. One place.
Whether you're building a team or building a career in the damp industry, start with a call.
