Project Surveyor

First Choice Homes Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social housing is seeking a Project Surveyor to manage construction projects and contractor coordination. This role offers a salary of £38,724 per annum along with attractive benefits including a 30-day holiday entitlement and a defined contribution pension scheme. Candidates should possess experience in managing contractors and be familiar with construction regulations. Join us to ensure high-quality asset services and drive our projects to success!

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Access to discounts on high street brands

Professional subscriptions paid by the company

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Discounted gym membership

Employment Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing contractors and construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction-related health & safety regulations.
• Clear communication skills with tenants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors for project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance and quality.
• Serve as tenant contact for Capital Investment works.

Skills

Project Management

Contractor Coordination

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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The Project Surveyor will play a key role in delivering capital works and component renewal projects across our housing portfolio. Working closely with the Project Manager and external contractors, you will help ensure that all project works are completed efficiently, to the highest standards, and in full compliance with relevant regulations. You will be involved in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day progress of these works, ensuring that they meet agreed timelines and budgets.

The role involves working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality asset services that maintain FCHO properties in good repair, ensuring value for money, efficiency, and compliance with legislation.

You will be monitoring both internal and external contractors, including our direct labour organisation, to ensure they meet service standards and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction. A specific portfolio will be assigned, which could include areas such as Capital Works, Component Renewal, stock condition surveys, commercial premises, energy performance, asset performance, and adaptations, based on their experience and skill set. You will be responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, and coordination of Major Investment projects from start to finish.

Our Offer:

• A salary of £38,724 per annum
• Holiday entitlement is 30 days, plus one shut down day which will be determined by the company and eight bank holidays. You can also purchase additional leave.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%. We also offer a pension salary exchange scheme for eligible colleagues, helping colleagues to take home more of the money they earn.
• Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan and private health insurance plan
• Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life
• Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to an Employment Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues.
• Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children.
• Professional subscriptions are paid for by the business where they are an essential requirement of your role.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
• Long service awards

Who are we looking for?

• Has a full UK driving licence
• Proven experience managing contractors, construction projects, budgets, surveys, and customer engagement.
• Skilled in overseeing repair works and contractor coordination.
• Knowledge of construction-related health & safety regulations (e.g., CDM, gas safety).
• Basic understanding of building repairs, regulations, and H&S standards; familiarity with social housing, HHSRS, and Decent Homes is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early and escalate when needed.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset.
• Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, with tenants, contractors, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with schedules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Serve as main tenant contact for Capital Investment works, providing updates and addressing concerns.
• Maintain accurate project records, including plans, budgets, timelines, and compliance data.
• Support senior management with project reporting.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to align on project goals and ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor on-site health and safety compliance and report issues promptly.
• Track costs, manage variations, and help ensure projects stay within budget.

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Interested?

Have a look over the attached role profile. If this sounds like you apply before 16th June.

Interviews to be held between 19th-25th of June.

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know & we’ll do all we can.