Project Surveyor

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to join our client’s Asset Management and Property Services team, overseeing the delivery of planned maintenance programmes, major works and investment projects across a social housing portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial survey and scope development through to procurement, contractor appointment, delivery, quality assurance and completion. You will work closely with residents, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional with strong surveying and project management experience to play a key role in improving and maintaining homes for residents.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the delivery of planned works, major repairs and property investment projects across a housing portfolio.

* Undertake property inspections, condition surveys and pre-works assessments to identify required investment.

* Develop detailed scopes of works, specifications, schedules and project documentation.

* Prepare cost estimates, budgets and programmes and monitor financial performance throughout projects.

* Procure and appoint contractors and consultants in accordance with organisational procurement procedures.

* Manage contractors throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring works are delivered to specification, programme and budget.

* Undertake regular site inspections and monitor workmanship, quality, progress and compliance.

* Identify and manage project risks, defects, variations and unforeseen works.

* Ensure all works comply with relevant legislation, Building Regulations, health and safety requirements and industry standards.

* Ensure appropriate CDM duties and responsibilities are understood and managed throughout projects.

* Liaise with residents and housing management teams, ensuring effective communication throughout planned works.

* Manage resident expectations, complaints and project-related issues professionally.

* Review contractor valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.

* Complete post-inspections, snagging and practical completion processes.

* Maintain accurate project records, reports and financial information.

* Provide regular progress and performance reports to senior management.

* Work collaboratively with Asset Management, Housing, Repairs, Finance, Procurement and Compliance teams.

Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have:

* Proven experience as a Project Surveyor, Building Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor or similar property professional within social housing or a comparable environment.

* Experience managing planned maintenance, major works or capital investment programmes.

* Strong knowledge of residential construction, building defects and property maintenance.

* Experience producing specifications, schedules of work and project documentation.

* Experience managing contractors and consultants.

* Good understanding of contract administration, procurement, variations and financial control.

* Knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations, Health & Safety and relevant housing legislation.

* Experience undertaking site inspections and quality assurance.

* Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

* Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.

If you are an experienced Project Surveyor with a background in social housing, planned works or major projects, we would like to hear from you. This role offers excellent working conditions