Project Surveyor

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing organization in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Project Surveyor to support planned maintenance and investment programmes. The role requires inspections, contractor management, and overseeing compliance on projects. Candidates must have a strong technical background, with a focus on high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction. Benefits include generous leave and pension contributions. Closing date for applications is February 8th.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

Enhanced leave options

Enhanced Pension scheme contributions

Health Care Plan

Subsidised Healthy Living benefits

Volunteering days

Salary Sacrifice Pension option

Qualifications

• Confident and organised surveying professional with a strong technical background.
• Experience diagnosing defects and managing remedial works.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Carry out stock condition and pre-/post-works inspections.
• Oversee contractors on site and undertake Clerk of Works duties.
• Monitor quality, progress, health & safety on live projects.

Skills

Knowledge of building construction

Inspection experience

Contractor supervision

Strong communication skills

IT competency for reports

Education

HNC in Building Construction

Job description

Two opportunities to make a real impact

We’re looking for two experienced Project Surveyors to join our Property Services team at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG). One role is a permanent appointment, and the other is a 12-month fixed term contract ending on the 30th April 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality planned maintenance, investment and improvement programmes across our housing stock, helping to ensure our homes remain safe, well-maintained and fit for the future.

About the role

As a Project Surveyor, you’ll support the effective delivery of WCHG’s planned maintenance and investment programmes. You’ll carry out detailed inspections, oversee contractor performance, and act as Clerk of Works on site — ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, to specification and with the customer experience firmly at the centre.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Property Services, Housing and external partners, using your technical expertise and professional judgement to resolve issues, manage risk and drive quality across a range of projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out stock condition, pre- and post-works inspections across domestic properties and estates

• Producing clear surveys, specifications, schedules of work and technical reports

• Overseeing contractors on site and undertaking Clerk of Works duties under JCT contracts

• Monitoring quality, progress, health & safety and compliance on live projects

• Supporting the delivery of planned maintenance and investment programmes, including kitchen schemes

• Identifying defects, resolving issues and managing works through to completion

• Working with tenants and stakeholders to ensure works are communicated clearly and delivered considerately

• Contributing to data analysis, trend identification and continuous improvement across property services

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a confident and organised surveying professional with a strong technical background and a customer-focused approach, alongside:

• Sound knowledge of building construction, maintenance and the built environment

• Experience carrying out inspections, diagnosing defects and managing remedial works

• Experience supervising contractors and acting as Clerk of Works

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory requirements and health & safety regulations

• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and work to deadlines

• Strong communication skills, including dealing with customers, contractors and stakeholders

• Competence using IT systems to produce reports, specifications and schedules of work

• HNC in Building Construction (or equivalent experience)

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use

Application Deadline - Sunday 8th February

Please note the above date is subject to change, and the advert may be closed early dependent on applications received. If you are interested in applying, don't wait!

Why join us?

As an Investors in People Health & Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as;

• 25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave*
• Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave*
• Enhanced Pension scheme contributions
• Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more
• Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes
• Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language
• Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme*
• Volunteering days in the local community
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option*

*Subject to eligibility criteria

About Us

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.

We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice, where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. WCHG operates anonymous recruitment selection practices. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes.

Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.