Housing Project Surveyor

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in London is seeking a Projects Surveyor for Major Fire Projects. You will manage construction projects, monitor timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has proven experience in fire safety management and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers competitive benefits and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits platform

Support for learning and career development

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing construction or fire safety projects from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive mindset and passion for improving building and fire safety standards.
• The ability to oversee contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of major fire safety projects from inception through to completion.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and compliance, addressing risks or deviations promptly.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and colleagues to ensure projects run efficiently.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, ensuring communication is clear and considerate.
• Support funding applications and reporting by providing accurate technical and financial information.

Skills

Managing construction or fire safety projects

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive mindset

Passion for improving safety standards

Budget management

Compliance with safety regulations

Job description

Overview

Projects Surveyor – Major Fire Projects – London Bridge • Up to £50,000

Hyde is looking for a Projects Surveyor – Major Fire Projects to join our collaborative and values-driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and long-term development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of major fire safety projects from inception through to completion.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and compliance, addressing risks or deviations promptly.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and colleagues to ensure projects run efficiently.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, ensuring communication is clear and considerate.
• Support funding applications and reporting by providing accurate technical and financial information.

Why Join Hyde?

Hyde is part of the Hyde group, one of the UK’s leading housing providers, managing and owning around 120,000 homes nationwide. We’re committed to building safe, sustainable communities where people can thrive. With a strong social purpose, long-term investment plans, and a focus on innovation, Hyde is a place where you can grow your career while making a real difference.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in managing construction or fire safety projects from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive mindset and passion for improving building and fire safety standards.
• The ability to oversee contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

The Benefits of Joining Hyde

• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Award-winning flexible benefits platform
• Support for learning and career development
• Hybrid working options available

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be their authentic selves. By embracing different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, we unlock innovation and reflect the diverse communities we serve. At Hyde, inclusivity isn’t a one-off initiative — it’s embedded in our culture and central to how we work every day.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.