Capital Works Surveyor

Insight Executive Group; Caulcott; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bedfordshire is seeking an interim capital works surveyor for a 6-month contract. You will join the Planned Works Team to oversee major repairs and ensure compliance with the Decent Homes Standard. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management, site inspections, and value-for-money strategies. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive daily rate ranging from £350 to £375. If interested, please apply for further discussion.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Full-time hours

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Proven track record in contract management and quality assurance for major works.
• Experience in carrying out site inspections and project scoping.
• Strong understanding of achieving value for money in contract management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contract management and quality assurance for major repairs.
• Conduct site inspections and scope works across various improvement types.
• Ensure value for money through commercial awareness.

Skills

Technical experience as a Housing Surveyor

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Local authority in Bedfordshire currently require an interim capital works surveyor for an initial period of 6 months.

Working within the Planned Works Team you will be part of the Repairs Service to support the capital investment programme and major repairs ensuring homes are safe and to meet our obligations to achieve the Decent Homes Standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contract management and quality assurance for major repairs and improvement works.
• Carry out site inspections and scoping of works across kitchen, bathroom, roofing, windows and external improvements.
• Ensure VFM is achieved through commercial awareness and contract management.

Qualifications

• Technical experience as a Housing Surveyor with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in commercial awareness to achieve value for money within contract management.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Full time 37 hours per week.
• Initial 6 month contract.
• £350 – £375 per day umbrella contract.

Reporting to the Housing Property Team Leaders the role requires technical experience to ensure quality standards.

If you would like to discuss the role further please apply and one of the property team will call.