Dean Jones
Ashbourne,Derbyshire
Summary
ACABE Associate Member, Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Construction Surveyor/Inspector with 13 years of experience in social housing, residential projects, and MOD stock. Expertise in conducting detailed surveys and inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to achieving Chartered Surveyor status. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Technical inspector
Housing Plus Group
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Inspected void properties to determine works necessary for Decent Homes standards.
- Identified defects, damp risks, and structural issues; produced evidence-based schedules.
- Prepared and scoped works using NHF SOR rates to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Conducted snagging and post-inspections, monitoring contractor quality throughout.
- Liaised with lettings, compliance, and delivery teams to facilitate efficient turnaround.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of Awaab’s Law requirements, offering informed recommendations.
- Liaised effectively with various departments, ensuring seamless execution of maintenance plans and strategies.
Voids Supervisor
Amey Defence Services (MOD Housing)
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised refurbishment projects across MOD housing estate, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Scoped, priced, and scheduled work to guarantee timely project delivery.
- Managed in-house trades and subcontractors to maintain high-quality results.
- Conducted inspections and handover checks to confirm move-in readiness.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
Carpenter / Fitter
Clever Closet Ltd
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Installed bespoke storage solutions with precision joinery.
- Delivered high-quality customer-facing projects.
Self-Employed Carpenter / Joiner
West Midlands
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Designed and installed bespoke joinery products, ensuring precision and quality.
- Managed end-to-end project processes, maintaining client satisfaction and high standards.
- Installed 2nd fix joinery including flooring, doors, and windows.
- Created custom joinery solutions, crafting tailored doors and cabinets.
Education
South Wirral High school
Wirral /2001 - /2007
Skills
- Void and property inspections
- Damp/mould identification & root cause analysis
- Stock condition & retrofit assessments
- NHF SOR scoping & costing of works
- Quality control & snagging inspections
- Building Pathology awareness
- Fire door inspection & compliance
- Contractor liaison & coordination
- Microsoft Office & report writing
- defect identification
- Awaab's Law compliance
- contractor quality monitoring
- cost-effective scoping
Certification
- Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) – 2025
- Level 3 Retrofit Assessor – 2025
- NVQ Level 6 Diploma – Construction Site Management
- NVQ Level 3 – Carpentry & Joinery
- NVQ Level 2 – Carpentry & Joinery
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- Fire Door Inspection Certificate
- Black CSCS Managers Card
- Full UK Driving Licence
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Actively pursuing CABE Associate Membership
- Long-term goal: Achieve Chartered Surveyor status
- Ongoing CPD in damp & mould diagnosis, HHSRS, Building Pathology
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Timeline
Technical inspector
Housing Plus Group
06.2024 - 01.2026
Voids Supervisor
Amey Defence Services (MOD Housing)
11.2022 - 06.2024
Carpenter / Fitter
Clever Closet Ltd
02.2022 - 11.2022
Self-Employed Carpenter / Joiner
West Midlands
04.2018 - 02.2022
South Wirral High school
/2001 - /2007