Building Surveyor: Social Housing Contract Management

Riverside; Dartford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Benefits package

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a Building Surveyor to support property services and contractor delivery across repairs and maintenance. You will approve scopes, monitor performance, inspect works and ensure value-for-money while maintaining resident satisfaction.

Working with operational, commercial and planning teams, you will provide technical assurance, manage contracts, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Contract Management Framework. This role has no line-management responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience surveying, diagnosing building defects and specifying repairs in social housing or similar environments.
• Strong contract-management and contract-administration skills, including variations, inspections and payment validation.
• Knowledge of cost frameworks and schedules of rates, to assess value for money.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements related to construction, repairs and contractor activity.
• Ability to produce clear reports and explain technical matters to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Agree scopes and specifications for repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor subcontractor delivery, inspect works and validate quality and cost.
• Prepare and agree schedules of work, specifications and work orders.
• Measure, validate and agree completed works and associated costs.
• Monitor subcontractor progress against service levels and KPIs.
• Provide technical and contract guidance to multiple teams.

Skills

Surveying

Contract management

Cost control

Quality assurance

Health & safety

Stakeholder communication

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Riverside is seeking a Building Surveyor to support property services and contractor delivery across repairs and maintenance. You will approve scopes, monitor performance, inspect works and ensure value-for-money while maintaining resident satisfaction.

Working with operational, commercial and planning teams, you will provide technical assurance, manage contracts, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Contract Management Framework. This role has no line-management responsibility.