Planned Works Surveyor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement (£5k)

Hybrid working

FTC 18 months

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Planned Works Surveyor to deliver planned and cyclical maintenance across housing stock. You will handle specifications, tender docs and contract information from inception to completion, while managing contractors to ensure quality and value for money.

The role combines technical surveying, contract oversight and resident liaison, requiring knowledge of CDM and health and safety regulations. Hybrid working and a 37-hour week are available.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in Building Construction or related discipline.
• Qualified Building Surveyor (or equivalent building-related qualification).
• 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.

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

Skills

Planned maintenance

Contract management

Building construction

CDM Regulations

Health & safety

Housing maintenance

Driving licence

Education

HNC in Building Construction or equivalent

Qualified Building Surveyor or equivalent

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
• Qualified Building Surveyor (or equivalent building-related qualification)
• 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