Lead Planned Works Surveyor – Housing Repairs & Compliance

Daniel Owen Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd. is seeking an experienced Planned Works Surveyor for a North London-based role supporting planned works, repairs, and property maintenance across housing stock.

You will lead inspections, develop specifications, manage contractor works, and monitor performance to ensure safety, quality and budget adherence. Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM and housing safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in housing repairs or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, damp & mould.
• Proven inspections and defect diagnosis experience.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring performance.
• Familiarity with SOR, HHSRS, asbestos management, Building Regulations and CDM.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-, WIP and post-inspections and diagnose defects.
• Prepare specifications, scopes of work and reports.
• Raise and manage works orders for contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance, spend and KPIs.
• Maintain records and liaise with residents and colleagues.

Skills

5+ years housing repairs

Building construction knowledge

Defect diagnosis

Contractor management

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd. is seeking an experienced Planned Works Surveyor for a North London-based role supporting planned works, repairs, and property maintenance across housing stock.

You will lead inspections, develop specifications, manage contractor works, and monitor performance to ensure safety, quality and budget adherence. Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM and housing safety is essential.