Programme Surveyor
Platform Housing
Join our team as a Programme Surveyor!
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Surveyor to join our team on a fixed-term basis until May 2027.
This position within our External Contracts & Delivery team presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of building a better future by investing in affordable homes, services, and communities.
You will manage investment works and related issues across a designated region to ensure our homes are maintained to a high standard, customer satisfaction is enhanced, and Platform's Asset Management Strategy is effectively developed and delivered.
Some of the things we are looking for:
- Significant experience in the housing or construction industry
- Knowledge of Building Safety regulations, particularly CDM, asbestos management, site safety management, and fire safety requirements, including fire risk actions
- A sound understanding of construction and the ability to deliver a broad range of property-related activities
- A relevant technical qualification in construction or building services (e.g. HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent)
- Experience of customer consultation within a planned maintenance or construction environment
- Knowledge of building construction, maintenance, contracts, and procurement
- Strong management skills, with experience successfully managing project teams, external contractors, and liaising with building consultants and other professionals to deliver maintenance programmes
Working Arrangements
Although this role is home-based, it is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are able to travel to properties across the East and West Midlands, including Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Warwick, and surrounding areas. Business travel will be reimbursed from your home address in line with HMRC mileage rates.
This role is offered on a fixed-term contract until May 2027.
Some of the great benefits we offer
- Up to 28 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Family-friendly policies, including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Leave, plus 3 days of paid Urgent Domestic Leave
- Medicash membership for all employees, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, discounted gym membership, and exclusive discounts
- Health Cash Plan worth up to £1,700 per year, providing cashback for dental, optical, physiotherapy, complementary therapies, and more
- Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee reward and recognition scheme, including a wellbeing hub and discounts from a wide range of retailers
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, click Apply Now to submit your online application and upload your CV.
For further details, please refer to the job description or contact Jayshill Patel at ***email_hidden***.
Early applications are encouraged, as this role may close before the advertised closing date. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time. Any speculative CVs submitted by agencies will be treated as direct applications.