Post Construction Manager

Platform Housing Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Home Based with regular travel across the UK to our sites

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that closed a month ago at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

You will join a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team responsible for managing the post-construction phase of our housing developments. The team ensures that newly built properties, whether affordable rental, social rent, or shared ownership, meet the highest standards.

The team oversees defect resolution, structural warranty claims, and large-scale remediation projects where properties have significant issues. Managing from a handful to 50-60 homes at a time, the team collaborates closely with contractors, warranty providers, and internal departments to ensure residents receive high-quality, safe homes. You will develop and implement the Construction & Latent Defects plan, manage resources, and act as the technical lead for latent defects.

Your role is crucial in ensuring quality, maintaining housing stock integrity, and protecting the interests of tenants and shared owners.

The Role

You will approach this role with empathy and an understanding of our customer demographics. You should have knowledge and experience in the built environment sector, insurance principles, defect diagnosis, and managing contractors.

You should be experienced in residential construction processes, regulations, and health and safety legislation.

Excellent communication, networking, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential. A strong understanding of development procedures and the ability to read plans and specifications are required.

To join our team, you should also have:

• A Degree/NVQ Level 6 in a construction-related discipline (essential), and membership in RICS/CABE/CIOB/ICWCI (desirable).
• Driving license, access to a car, and flexibility to work across geographical areas.
• Excellent communication, networking, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong understanding of development procedures and the ability to read plans and specifications.
• Experience collaborating with warranty providers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes.

This role involves extensive travel across the UK to our sites.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time; all speculative CVs will be treated as direct applications.

The Company

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job. You will be joining an organization that values you and your contribution, where you can make a difference and change lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We build more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and positively impact our customers' lives.

We recognize the unique needs of individuals. If you're interested in this role but prefer a different working arrangement from the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5, please mention this in your application or discuss it during the interview. We aim to attract the best people and understand that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work. We offer opportunities to get involved, share ideas, and shape our work — from networking groups to community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, providing exposure to the wider dynamics of a modern housing association aligned with our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive many applications, this vacancy may close early, so please apply promptly.

Platform Housing Group is committed to building a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive organization that respects everyone and creates opportunities for all.

Values

• People Matter: We prioritize colleagues and customers, value differences, and promote honesty and openness.
• Own It: We commit to our actions, listen, understand, and make empowered decisions. We learn and adapt continuously.
• One Team: We are collaborative, support each other, and aim for everyone to reach their potential.
• Be Brave: We are curious, courageous, and open to trying new ways to improve, celebrating successes along the way.

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