Project Surveyor

Crest Recruitment; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Recruitment is seeking a Project Surveyor for a 9‑month fixed-term role in Bath. You will own repair projects, diagnosing defects, setting works specifications, and managing delivery to meet budget and quality targets.

Ideal candidates will have a construction qualification (HNC/HND), strong communication and stakeholder management, and experience with health and safety, CDM, and damp surveys. Hybrid working between home, office, and site is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND Level 3 qualification in Construction or equivalent experience.
• Evidence ability to diagnose building defects, set specifications and manage projects to completion.
• Experience using NHF SORs for preparing work schedules.
• Experience working with leaseholders and ensuring S20 compliance on repair projects.
• Experience with listed or historic buildings, consent processes, and adherence to guidelines.
• Experience delivering small/medium project management within property services or similar.
• Understanding of health and safety in properties, CDM, asbestos, fire, water, gas, and electrical safety.
• Knowledge of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and its application.
• Knowledge of serving Damp and Mould surveys and related risks.
• Strong time management and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of repair projects and provide technical solutions for residents.
• Provide a full range of surveying functions to support asset maintenance.
• Ensure repair works are delivered within budget and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Health and safety management

CDM knowledge

Negotiation

Education

HNC/HND Level 3 in Construction

Tools

NHF SORs

Job description

• Contract type: 9 month fixed-term contract
• Working arrangements: Hybrid working on offer between home and office and site
• Office location: Bath

About us

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for.

Purpose of the job - What's the role?

As a Project Surveyor you will take ownership of repair projects providing technical solutions for residents. You will provide a full range of surveying functions and support to maintain assets, ensuring that repair works are delivered within budget constraints and controls, and against quality standards.

About you?

• Hold a minimum of HNC or HND Level 3 qualification in Construction or equivalent experience.
• Evidence ability to successfully diagnose building defects, set specification of works and project manage to completion.
• Experience of the use of NHF SOR's for the preparation of work schedules
• Evidence experience of working with leaseholders, ensuring S20 compliancy, in order to deliver repair led projects to buildings and structures.
• Evidence experience of working with listed and historic buildings, submitting applications for consent and adhering to guidelines.
• Bring experience of project and contract operational management delivery in relation to small/medium projects within a property services related organisation or similar experience
• Have a detailed understanding of managing health and safety within properties and as part of construction works, including the management of CDM, asbestos, fire, water, gas and electrical safety.
• Have knowledge and understanding of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and how to apply this method.
• Have strong knowledge and understanding of Awaabs Law and experience of undertaking Damp and Mould surveys.
• Demonstrate I am self-motivated and have excellent time management skills.
• Bring excellent numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to understand and interpret statistical and financial information, make informed judgements, appraise and manage risk and convey advice as appropriate.
• Demonstrate I am an excellent communicator, able to establish strong relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Bring excellent report writing skills and the ability to relay complex information to help support effective decision making.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen, business awareness and strong negotiation skills