Housing Projects Surveyor - Hybrid, Local Authority

Service Care; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Building Surveyor to join an anonymous Local Authority in Hertfordshire. Hybrid working is available; 37 hours per week on a temporary basis.

You will survey housing stock, manage planned maintenance and capital works from survey through to completion. The role requires a Building Surveying degree or equivalent, plus experience in housing or asset management, knowledge of JCT contracts and CDM regulations, and a driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Experience in housing, property maintenance or asset management.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement processes.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake building surveys, identify defects and specify remedial works.
• Manage planned maintenance and capital projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare specifications, tender and contract documentation and support procurement.
• Monitor contractors to ensure works meet scope, time and budget.
• Oversee roofing, windows, kitchens, bathrooms and other improvements.
• Carry out stock condition surveys and maintain asset information.
• Provide building surveying advice across housing and property projects.
• Liaise with residents, contractors and planning/building control.

Skills

Building surveying

Project management

Contract procurement

Health & safety

CDM regulations

Asbestos awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Building Surveying degree

Tools

JCT contracts

Procurement processes

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Building Surveyor to join an anonymous Local Authority in Hertfordshire. Hybrid working is available; 37 hours per week on a temporary basis.

You will survey housing stock, manage planned maintenance and capital works from survey through to completion. The role requires a Building Surveying degree or equivalent, plus experience in housing or asset management, knowledge of JCT contracts and CDM regulations, and a driving licence.