The Vacancy
Join our growing Building Safety team and help us make a difference!
We are expanding our Building Safety team and are on the lookout for a talented Programme Surveyor to lead on contract management for the delivery of the electrical periodic inspection testing programme, ensuring our properties remain safe and compliant across our localities.
In this dynamic role, you will take lead on delivering the programme, collaborating with colleagues and contractors to ensure that both the testing and subsequent remedial works are completed, keeping our customers safe within their homes.
Attention to detail shall be critical for this role as you will be responsible for issuing and monitoring progress against the programme, scrutinising the quality of documents submitted to allow various systems and registers to be updated, financial control of a substantial budget alongside data analysis to ensure that all works undertaken are meeting various standards.
This is an exciting time to join us and help support our vision of creating create homes everyone is proud of and places where people can thrive.
Some of the things we are looking for:
Experience within the housing or construction industry
Knowledge of Building safety regulations, such as electrical safety requirements, CDM, asbestos management, site safety management and fire safety requirements
Experience of contract management within building safety
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.
A relevant technical qualification in construction or building services (e.g., NVQ/VRQ bespoke to Building Safety, HNC/ HND in building studies or equivalent).
Experience of customer and colleague consultation in a planned maintenance/construction setting, being able to analyse and build upon existing processes and procedures to improve overall delivery
Strong ability to use a wide range of software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc) and be able to demonstrate adaptability towards more bespoke software for which training shall be provided.
While this is a home-based role, a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across our housing localities are essential. Business mileage expenses will be reimbursed from your home address in line with HMRC 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 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 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
How to apply:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and forward-thinking social housing group, now is a great time to join Platform. We offer an inclusive and supportive environment, excellent benefits, and family-friendly policies.
Simply click “apply now” to complete a short online application and upload your current CV
If you have any further questions regarding this role, please contact Joe Deamer, Compliance Manager Landlord Health & Safety at [email protected]
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 plan to hold Microsoft teams interviews for this role on 21st and 24th February 2025.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time – all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
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.
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