Capital Works Surveyor

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Housing Surveyor for a temporary position to manage contracts and ensure quality assurance in improving over 5200 homes in Central Bedfordshire. The role requires a Degree or HND in Building Surveying and knowledge of Social Housing Standards. Strong emphasis is placed on customer satisfaction and effective communication throughout housing projects. The position offers competitive pay of £61.95 per hour.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Building Surveying or equivalent experience in housing.
• Knowledge of Social Housing Standards and Decent Homes Standard.
• Experience with CDM regulations and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts for improvement programs and major repairs.
• Conduct site inspections and scope works for projects.
• Deliver major repairs and complex works for the repairs service.
• Ensure customer-focused communication during inspections.

Skills

Construction Experience

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Conflict Management

Education

Degree or HND in Building Surveying

Tools

SAP EWM

Job description

6 Months Contract with Local Authority

61.95 ph

Summary

The Housing Surveyor role is a temporary position within the Housing Directorate focused on executing planned improvements and major repairs across our housing stock of over 5200 homes in Central Bedfordshire. This position is integral to supporting the capital investment program and ensuring compliance with the Decent Homes Standard. The ideal candidate will prioritise customer satisfaction and integrate equality and diversity into all aspects of Housing Services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and ensure quality assurance for improvement programs and major repairs.
• Conduct site inspections and scope works for various projects including kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, windows, doors and other internal / external improvements.
• Deliver major repairs and complex works for the repairs service.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach ensuring effective communication during surveys, inspections and improvements.
• Report to Housing Property Team Leaders ensuring technical and commercial standards are met for value for money in contract management.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related field or equivalent extensive experience in housing / property and planned works contract delivery.
• Knowledge of Social Housing Standards, Decent Homes Standard HHRSR and landlord responsibilities.
• Experience and / or knowledge of CDM regulations and Health & Safety.

Required Skills

Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related field or equivalent extensive experience in housing / property and planned works contract delivery. Knowledge of Social Housing Standards, Decent Homes Standard HHRSR and landlord responsibilities. Experience and / or knowledge of CDM regulations and Health & Safety.

Key Skills

Construction Experience, Lean, Management Experience, Process Improvement, Conflict Management, Experience Administering Injections, SAP EWM, OSHA, Fireworks, Guest Services, Knowledge Management, EHS

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1