Damp & Mould & Disrepair Surveyor (Midlands)

Paragon Asra Housing Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount schemes

Health cash plans

26 days annual leave (29 after 3 years

Car leasing scheme

Job summary

PA Housing is seeking an experienced property maintenance professional to lead inspections and manage works from start to finish. You’ll diagnose issues, specify repairs, manage contractors, and keep residents informed to improve living conditions.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality outcomes, working with cross-functional teams, and using MS Office and project tools. DBS checks and flexible hours are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant qualification (HNC/Level 4 minimum or equivalent).
• Desirable: NEBOSH/IOSH qualification and knowledge of quality control systems.
• Strong knowledge of domestic property maintenance and related software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage damp, mould, and disrepair works from diagnosis through to completion.
• Specify, procure, and monitor works within budgets and timescales.
• Oversee contractor performance from pre-start to post-completion sign-off.
• Keep CRM systems updated and provide regular progress reports to management.
• Collaborate with Resident Liaison Officer to inform and support residents throughout.
• Demonstrate value for money while delivering high-quality, customer-focused outcomes.

Skills

Microsoft Project

NBS software

Keystone Planned Maintenance

Advanced MS Office

Education

HNC / Level 4 minimum or equivalent

NEBOSH/IOSH

Job description

Additional role requirements:

• Full driving licence
• Willing to undergo a DBS check
• 35 hours a week - which may include Saturday mornings, as we offer a flexible service for our tenants and leaseholders, so you will also be required to be part of our out of hours rota

Can you help us make homes healthier and safer for our residents?

At PA Housing, we have a dedicated team within our Assets department to tackle damp, mould, and disrepair issues – and we need an experienced professional to help lead the way.

Within this role you’ll take ownership of property inspections and manage works from start to finish. From diagnosing problems and specifying repairs to managing contractors and keeping residents informed, your role will be key to improving living conditions and ensuring every project is delivered to the highest standard.

This isn’t your typical property maintenance role – it’s about making a real, lasting difference to our residents’ homes and lives.

What’s in it for you….

In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:

• High street discount schemes
• Health cash plans
• 26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
• Flexible bank holidays – take them when it suits you
• Car leasing scheme

What you’ll be doing……

• Managing damp, mould, and disrepair works from diagnosis through to completion, including specifying, procuring, and monitoring.
• Identifying effective solutions to reduce damp and mould, such as building repairs, ventilation, and humidity control systems.
• Providing residents with clear advice to help them manage and prevent damp and mould in their homes.
• Administering contractor duties – reviewing Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Works, specifications, and ensuring compliance with budgets, timescales, and regulations.
• Overseeing contractor performance, from pre-start inspections through to post-completion sign-off.
• Keeping CRM systems updated and providing regular progress reports to management.
• Certifying valuations and contractor claims within your delegated authority.
• Working closely with our Resident Liaison Officer to ensure residents are kept informed and supported throughout.
• Demonstrating value for money while delivering high-quality, customer-focused outcomes.
• Collaborating with residents to incorporate their views into works programmes wherever practical.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone with the skills, qualifications, and mindset to deliver exceptional results. You’ll bring:

• A relevant qualification (HNC / Level 4 minimum or equivalent)
• Accredited qualification with RICS or CIOB (it's a plus, not a requirement)
• NEBOSH/IOSH qualification and knowledge of quality control systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of domestic property maintenance.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, NBS software, Keystone Planned Maintenance, and advanced MS Office skills.
• At least 2 years’ experience delivering stock investment/major works in social or residential housing.
• Experience managing suppliers through long‑term contracts (including JCT Measured Term or similar).
• Proven track record of contract administration, including variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to deliver excellent resident satisfaction.
• A demonstrable history of taking projects from inception through to successful delivery.

At PA Housing, we believe in respect, integrity, and accountability. Our work is about people – not just properties – and we’re always looking for ways to do better. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.

We recommend you read the full job description to get a really good understanding of what the role entails, you can find this as a downloadable attachment at the bottom of the advert.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This role requires of the successful candidate to complete a standard DBS check. A standard DBS check will show any spent and unspent convictions.

So why do we need to know this information? This role will be required to visit / support PA Housing residents in their own homes on a regular basis. Therefore we have a duty to our residents to ensure that we have taken precautions regarding who will be visiting them and representing PA Housing.

Having unspent convictions will not necessarily preclude you from being recruited into the role; if you are potentially the successful candidate, we will complete a risk assessment with you to understand the circumstances around your conviction, how relevant they are to the post you have applied for and what remedial action , if any, have you have taken since your conviction. Suitable references will also need to be obtained prior to commencement of employment.

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