Contract Surveyor - Electrical

Clarion Housing Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group in Maidstone, Norwich and London is seeking a Contract Surveyor to manage mechanical and electrical assets across the housing portfolio, with emphasis on street lighting. The role involves coordinating M&E or heating contractors, ensuring safety, compliance, and high service levels.

You will liaise with internal teams and contractors, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement under the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating M&E or heating contractors.
• Service delivery in social housing is desirable.
• HND or HNC in a relevant discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and monitor performance across assets.
• Ensure compliance standards and safety for electrical assets.
• Liaise with internal teams and contractors to resolve issues.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Safety compliance

Education

Level 3 technical qualification

CIOB/CIBSE/CIPS membership

Job description

Location: Maidstone / Norwich / London Salary: £48,601.00 - £57,190.00 (Maidstone) / £46,100.00 - £54,181.00 (Norwich) / £51,573.00 - £60,196.00 (London) per annum Hours: 36 hours per week – flexible options considered Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract / secondment

This is a great opportunity to join our team, Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and Winner 2026 Inspiring Places to Work UK & Ireland. We’re currently recruiting a Contract Surveyor to join our national team managing mechanical and electrical assets across the organisation specifically in the property services electrical team and focused on assets of street lighting. You’ll take day‑to‑day responsibility for the specific asset streams relating to electrics ensuring services are delivered safely and in line with legal and contractual requirements. You’ll act as the key link between internal teams and electrical contractors, ensuring reactive repairs are completed, compliance standards are met, and service levels remain high. The role involves managing contracts, monitoring performance, and working with the Operations Manager to find solutions, liaise with specialists, and drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have experience coordinating or managing M&E or heating contractors, with proven contract management skills.

You will hold membership of CIOB, CIBSE, or CIPS, and/or a Level 3 or higher technical or built environment qualification, such as water hygiene (P901), Electrical (L2,L3, AM2) or Asbestos (P405). Desirable experience includes service delivery in social housing, understanding operational compliance for M&E or heating assets, and an HND or HNC in a relevant discipline.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion, we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

Closing Date: 16th October 2026 at midnight. With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Here is your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. This vacancy may close without notice.

About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country’s largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online.

Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.