Planned Programme Surveyor

**Join our growing team**

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planned 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 within our Severn Locality (map attached) to ensure stock is maintained, customer satisfaction is increased, as will be 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 within our Severn locality (Please see the attached map highlighting the locality area). 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.