Planned Works Surveyor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Planned Works Surveyor in Devon to manage planned maintenance and investment programmes across housing stock. The role combines surveying, contract management and resident liaison to deliver high-quality outcomes for tenants.

You will oversee specifications, tender docs, contractor performance and site inspections, ensuring compliance with CDM, Building Regulations and safety rules while working hybrid in a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with planned maintenance and investment programmes.
• Knowledge of contract management processes and contractor liaison.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance (CDM).

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and cyclical maintenance programmes across housing stock.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, tender docs and contract information.
• Procure, manage and monitor contractors and consultants.
• Carry out site inspections for quality, compliance and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Maintain records and produce performance reports.

Skills

Planned maintenance

Contract management

Health & safety

CDM Regulations

Driving licence

Resident liaison

Education

HNC in Building Construction or related

Job description

Planned Works Surveyor

Salary: £37,500- £44,000 + £5,000 market supplement
Contract: Full-time, FTC 18 months +
Location: Devon, Hybrid working and flexible hours available
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Role Overview

This role is focused on delivering planned investment programmes that improve the quality, safety and sustainability of the housing stock.
You will manage planned and cyclical maintenance projects from specification through to completion, ensuring works are delivered to a high standard, within budget and in compliance with all relevant legislation. The role combines technical surveying, contract management and resident liaison to deliver excellent outcomes for tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and cyclical maintenance programmes across the housing stock


• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and contract information for planned maintenance and improvement projects


• Procure, manage and monitor contractors and consultants delivering planned works


• Carry out site inspections during and after works to ensure quality, compliance and value for money


• Ensure projects comply with current legislation, including CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and health and safety requirements


• Monitor contractor performance, programme delivery and budget expenditure


• Maintain accurate property, project and asset management records and produce performance reports where required


• Support the delivery of energy efficiency, retrofit and building fabric improvements across the housing stock.


• Liaise with tenants and leaseholders, ensuring they are kept informed throughout planned works programmes


• Support the delivery of adaptation works and wider asset improvement projects where required


• Provide technical advice on housing maintenance, alterations and improvements to colleagues, residents and other stakeholders

Key Requirements

• HNC (or equivalent) in Building Construction or a related discipline


• Knowledge of planned maintenance, building construction and contract management


• Good understanding of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and health and safety legislation


• Knowledge of housing maintenance, repairs and planned investment programmes


• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle


• Right to work in the UK

Experience

• Experience managing planned maintenance or capital improvement projects within housing or a similar property environment


• Experience preparing specifications, tender documentation and contract administration


• Experience managing contractors and monitoring quality, compliance and programme delivery