Project Surveyor - Social Housing

Development Project Officer

Community Gateway Association (CGA) is a tenant‑led, community‑focused housing association delivering high‑quality homes and services across Preston and beyond. We’re looking for a Development Project Officer to help deliver our ambitious new‑build schemes and acquisitions from start to finish, ensuring projects meet our development objectives and values.

37 hours per week, based in Preston.

£42,389.38 per annum.

• Experience managing new‑build housing projects.
• Experience managing budgets and contracts.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, building and planning regulations and the client’s responsibilities under CDM 2015.
• Relevant construction qualification at level 3, a full driving licence and access to a car.

• Knowledge of housing sector trends and sustainability standards.
• Experience working with Homes England funding.

We are a values‑based organisation who truly care about our employees, their health, safety and well‑being. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits – see the attached leaflet for more information. Our holiday entitlement starts at 26 days plus bank holidays (including your birthday off and Christmas closure!).

We also offer a company‑paid health cash plan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), enhanced sick pay and parental leave, reward and recognition scheme, wellbeing support, training and development and much more.

Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be under‑represented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!

This role is based in our gorgeous dock‑front offices. We offer flexibility wherever possible to accommodate our business and your personal needs.

Community Gateway owns and manages almost 7,000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well‑maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.

And finally, we want to be a great place to work. So if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.

If you haven’t done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.

The closing date for this role is Sunday 22nd February 2026 erviews will be held on 2nd and 3rd March 2026
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If you have applied for this role in the last 6 months, unless your experience has significantly changed please do not reapply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.