Programme Surveyor

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Surveyor to join our team on a permanent basis.

This newly added position within our External Contracts & Delivery team and presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to achieving our mission to build a better future by investing in affordable homes, services, and communities.

You will be managing investment works and related issues across a locality to ensure stock is maintained, customer satisfaction is increased, as well as contributing to the development and delivery of Platform’s Asset Management Strategy.

**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 knowledge of fire risk actions)
- A sound understanding of construction 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 in a planned maintenance/construction setting
- Knowledge of building construction, maintenance, contracts, and procurement
- Good management skills and experience of successfully managing project teams, external contractors and liaising with other building consultants/professionals to deliver programmes of maintenance work.

**_ Although this role is home based, it is essential to have a full UK driving license and the ability to travel around properties across the Leicestershire/ Lincolnshire and areas. Your business travel will be reimbursed from your home address as per the inland revenue mileage rates._**

**Some of the great benefits we can offer you**:

- Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Family friendly policies and Learning and Development opportunities
- Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
- Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and 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)
- Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

We aim to hold interviews for this role via Microsoft teams and will contact you to arrange a suitable time once successfully shortlisted.

**Join us and find your purpose at Platform**

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.