Planned Works Surveyor

Central Bedfordshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council in the Housing Service is seeking a Planned Works Surveyor to oversee capital improvements across about 5,700+ homes, ensuring delivery in line with Decent Homes standards. Reporting to Housing Delivery Manager, you will manage contracts, quality assurance, and safety compliance while steering resources and budgets to deliver value for money.

You will work in a hybrid arrangement, with office attendance as needed, and contribute to a customer-focused, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Understanding of building pathology and safety compliance.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes standards and housing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, manage contracts and quality assurance for housing improvement workstreams.
• Support the capital investment programme to meet Decent Homes Standard.
• Ensure housing stock safety and compliance in delivery of improvements.
• Collaborate across Housing Service to achieve VFM.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Financial planning

Budgeting

Resource allocation

Building pathology & safety compliance

CDM regulations knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Building services degree / HND / relevant professional qualification including Health and Safety qualification

Job description

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Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month

Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date:26th October2026

Interview Date: W/C 2nd November 2026

About the role:

It’s an exciting time at Central Bedfordshire’s Housing Service.

The Planned Works Surveyor is an exciting opportunity within the Housing Directorate to ensure the delivery of capital improvements to achieve Decent Homes Standard within our housing stock of some 5,700+ homes across Central Bedfordshire.

Working within Housing Property Services, reporting to the Housing Delivery Manager (Decent Homes) the Planned Works Surveyor will support the capital investment programme, ensuring homes are safe and to meet our obligations to achieve the Decent Homes Standard within the delivery of improvements to our housing stock and contract management of workstreams.

The role is responsible for the delivery, contract management and quality assurance for improvement workstreams across our housing stock. The role requires technical experience and commercial awareness for the delivery of contracted workstreams to achieve VFM.

You will be someone who puts the customer at the heart of everything they do & embeds equality and diversity in all aspects of the Housing Services delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A building services, Degree, HND or relevant professional qualification including a professional Health and Safety qualification(s)
• Must possess the necessary knowledge, skills and a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas of building pathology and building safety compliance
• Knowledge of Housing Services and related legislation including Understanding of the requirements of the Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, Awaab’s Law and Landlord responsibilities.
• Contract Management Experience and Commercial awareness
• Knowledge in investment, repairs, maintenance, quality and performance standards
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• A team player, able to work with colleagues across the Housing Service
• Experience and/or knowledge of CDM regulations

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.

Safeguarding:

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.

To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants,it isCentral Bedfordshire Council'spolicy to only consider applications madevia our online applicationsystem and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.

Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications. Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI.

All new starters will join us on a four‑month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well‑supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.

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