Repairs Surveyor - Leicestershire

Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Medicash membership

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Learning and Development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Platform Housing Group is seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor for Leicestershire on a fixed-term contract until 27 August 2027. The role is home-based with regular travel across the locality, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £42,160 – £46,844 per annum.

You will assess assets through DMC surveys, maintain data accuracy, raise work orders and support planning to improve our homes and services across the region.

Qualifications

• Damp and mould, complex works, compliance and related surveys experience.
• Knowledge of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Good technical ability to advise on construction, maintenance and repair issues.
• Broad understanding of property-related construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and damp, mould and condensation (DMC) surveys to assess Platform's assets.
• Gather accurate property information to keep asset databases up to date and inform future programmes.
• Maintain damp and mould registers and manage asset data.
• Raise work orders and process contractor payments using the systems.
• Support business planning and contribute to continuous improvements in efficiency and service standards.

Skills

Damp and mould surveys

HHSRS knowledge

Technical advisory

Construction understanding

Willing to train

Education

ONC or equivalent

Job description

Repairs Surveyor (Leicestershire)

Fixed-Term Contract (until 27 August 2027), 35 hours per week£ 42,160 - £ 46,844 per annum (depending on experience)Home based with regular travel across locality

Are you an experienced Repairs Surveyor looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to customers' homes and communities?

We're looking for a knowledgeable and customer-focused Repairs Surveyor to join our Complex Repairs team on a fixed-term contract, providing family leave cover until 27 August 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a role with autonomy, variety and the chance to influence the quality of our homes across Leicestershire, and the surrounding areas.

As a Repairs Surveyor, you'll play a vital role in assessing Platform's assets by carrying out repairs and damp, mould and condensation (DMC) surveys. You'll gather accurate property information to keep our asset databases up to date, support business planning, and inform future programmes of work. You'll also maintain damp and mould registers and manage asset data, working collaboratively with colleagues to drive continuous improvements in efficiency, service standards, and performance

Customer communication is at the heart of this role, you'll keep customers informed every step of the way. You'll also use systems to raise work orders and process contractor payments.

Why Join Platform?

At Platform, we invest in our people and our homes to help build a stronger more sustainable future. You'll be part of a friendly supportive team where your skills are valued, you'll have opportunities to develop, and your work will make a real difference to our customers.

Some things we are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role of undertaking damp and mould, complex works, compliance and other construction related surveys
• Knowledge of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Have a good technical ability and be able to provide technical advice on a wide range of construction, maintenance and repair issues
• Have a sound understanding of construction to deliver a broad range of property related activities
• Willing to complete training courses to undertake the core tasks and objectives of the role
• ONC or equivalent qualification in Building/Construction is desirable

This is a home-based role with regular travel to offices and properties across the Leicestershire, and surrounding areas. You'll therefore need to be suitably located and able to travel throughout the region as required.

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family friendly policiesincluding generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistanceprogramme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapiesand more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

For more details about this position, please refer to the attached job description or if you'd like further information about the role, please contact Guy Derry (Senior Repairs Surveyor): [e-mail]

Interviews:

We aim to hold interviews via Microsoft Teams and will reach out to shortlisted candidates to schedule a convenient time.

Early applications are recommended for this role as it may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.