Head of Surveying
Home based with travel to group offices and other locations as required
Up to £81,600 per annum (depending on experience)
Full time 35 Hours
Join Platform Property Care as a Head of Surveying!
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join us as our Head of Surveying on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role, driving excellence across our building surveying function and providing strategic direction during a critical time of change and growth.
You’ll lead and inspire four Senior Surveyors and their teams, promoting high standards, consistency, and best practice across all areas of work. This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of our building surveying service, embedding a strong culture of professional development, and ensuring that our customers’ homes are safe, compliant, and well maintained.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide strategic leadership for the surveying function, setting clear direction and standards.
* Lead, mentor and support the Senior Surveyors, creating a high-performing, collaborative culture.
* Establish, embed and continuously improve best practice processes across all surveying activities.
* Develop and implement a robust competency framework for surveyors at all levels.
* Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the portfolio of projects under £25,000, as part of the wider PPC team, through an established supply chain, ensuring quality, value for money, and timely completion.
* Drive professional growth and create clear career pathways for the surveying team.
* Ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and industry standards, including health and safety.
* Work closely with Platform colleagues across asset management, repairs, and compliance to deliver a joined-up service.
About you:
* A qualified and experienced building surveyor with significant leadership experience.
* Strong track record of leading multi-site teams and driving professional excellence.
* Skilled in designing and embedding frameworks, processes and standards.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
* Passionate about developing people and building capability.
* Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality homes and services for customers.
Although this role is home-based, you will be required to travel to our Group offices and other locations across our stock areas as needed to meet and engage with the team.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in building a best-in-class surveying function, leaving a lasting legacy for both Platform Housing Group and the customers we serve.
What We Offer:
* Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell leave
* Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption Leave, plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
* Medicash membership with Employee Assistance Programme, discounted gym access, and retail discounts
* Health Cash Plan (worth up to £1,700 p/a) with cashback for dental, optical, physio, and complementary therapies
* Pension scheme: employee contributions up to 3%, with Platform contributing up to 12% (includes life assurance, based on contribution level)
* Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
* Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discounts from a wide range of retailers
How to Apply:
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please send your CV along with a covering statement outlining why you're interested and what you would bring to the role to: ppcrecruitment@platformhg.com
Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.