Planned Maintenance Surveyor

Ocean Edge Executive Search; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority housing team in Southampton is seeking a skilled Planned Maintenance Surveyor for a temporary position with the intent to become permanent. The ideal candidate will handle contract administration, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while complying with health and safety regulations. Ideal qualifications include a BTEC HNC in a building-related subject and substantial experience in the building sector. This role offers opportunities to work on impactful housing projects and build a career in local government.

Benefits

Essential Car User allowance

Public sector experience

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• A BTEC HNC in a building-related subject.
• Substantial post‑qualification contract administration experience.
• Knowledge of administering JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator on planned maintenance projects.
• Preparing and managing contract documents and tenders.
• Monitoring the financial performance of contracts.

Skills

Contract administration experience

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Understanding of health & safety legislation

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Education

BTEC HNC in a building-related subject

Membership of RICS or CIOB (full or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

CAD

Microsoft Project

NBS software

Job description

Planned Maintenance Surveyor

Essential Car User Temporary to Permanent

We are recruiting for a skilled and motivated Planned Maintenance Surveyor to join a local authority housing team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied role that covers contract administration project delivery and professional surveying advice. The position will begin on a temporary basis with the intention of progressing into a permanent role.

The Role

As a Planned Maintenance Surveyor you will provide professional advice on property and construction matters with a strong focus on JCT contract conditions. You will play a key role in the administration of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects ensuring contracts are delivered on time within budget and in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator on planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Preparing and managing contract documents, tenders and cost analyses.
• Monitoring the financial performance of contracts, reporting on value for money and projected costs.
• Implementing pre- and post-contract programmes ensuring delivery within agreed timescales.
• Carrying out feasibility studies, scheme designs and drafting technical specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with planning legislation, building regulations and health & safety requirements including CDM 2015.
• Managing subcontractors and providing professional advice on property and construction matters.
• Promoting customer care and continuous improvement within housing services.

About You

We are seeking a professional with:

• A BTEC HNC in a building-related subject.
• Substantial post‑qualification contract administration experience within the building/surveying sector.
• Knowledge and experience of administering JCT contracts.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and building regulations.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and CAD.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (Essential Car User).
• Full or working towards membership of RICS or CIOB.
• Desirable: Knowledge of social housing issues, project management qualifications and experience with Microsoft Project, NBS software and building services standards.

Contract Details

• Contract type: Temporary to permanent
• Hours: Full time
• Location: Hampshire
• Travel: Essential Car User allowance provided

Why Apply

This role offers the chance to work on meaningful housing projects that directly support local communities. You will gain valuable public sector experience while building towards a long‑term career within local government.