Planned Programme Surveyor  

£39,745 - £44,161 per annum (depending on skills) 

Home Based covering Worcestershire/Southwest Midlands (with regular travel) 

Permanent, Full Time  

Join our growing team and help us make a difference!  

We’re expanding our External Contracts & Delivery team and are on the lookout for a talented Programme Surveyor to help us in our mission of investing in people and places to build a stronger, more sustainable future.  

This dynamic role entails overseeing fire risk management, coordinating diverse investment projects, and addressing related issues across your designated locality. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining our housing stock and enhancing customer satisfaction.  

Some of the things we are looking for:   

• 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 and Stay Put Policy)   

• 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.   

While this role is home-based, a full UK driving licence and ability to travel across our Severn locality (Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire) is essential. Business mileage expenses are reimbursed from your home address as per HMRC mileage rates. Please refer to the attached map for our locality areas.  

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 including 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 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 8% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)             

• Learning and Development opportunities      

• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme     

• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers    

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, please click “Apply Now” to complete a short online application and upload a copy of your CV.  

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

The Company 

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. 

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage.  After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. 

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. 

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

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