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SalaryAre you a Surveyor that can help us make a difference?
We are currently growing our Repairs Surveyor teams and have some exciting new Surveyor opportunities across all our localities.
Here at Platform, we are passionate about building a better future in affordable homes services and communities and are growing our External Contracts & Delivery team to further support the quality and effectiveness of responsive maintenance across our properties.
You will be assisting the team to manage the quality and effectiveness of responsive maintenance across a locality while providing technical advice on complex repair issues and escalations. You will also help us ensure that we meet the reasonable, statutory, and regulatory obligations of our customers and will support us in maximising planned investment where possible.
Some things we need from you:
A sound knowledge of construction methods and provision of maintenance services relating to residential buildings
Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to programmes of works and maintenance, for example CDM Regulations, Site Health and Safety, Building Regulations, etc.
Experience of successfully managing contractors to deliver repair works
Experience of positive engagement with customers to resolve difficult issues
Good IT skills and experience of using iPads or other tablets or handheld devices and bespoke software packages to record inspections and work activities
This is a varied role within a collaborative team, where you will regularly liaise with customers and contractors so ideally you will have effective communication and influencing skills with a strong commitment to customer service.
Although this role is home based, it is essential to have a full UK driving license and the ability to travel around properties throughout our Witham Locality (Lincolnshire areas) Please find the attached map (viewable on our careers page) to highlight the locality 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
If you would like more information on this role or to arrange an informal chat, please feel free to contact Phillip Scarfe (External Contracts Manager) via email: Phillip.Scarfe@Platformhg.com
We will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and would encourage early applications, as this advert may close earlier than the specified closing date.
We aim to hold virtual interviews for this role and will contact you to arrange a suitable time.
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