Project Surveyor, Planned Capital Improvement Works

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority as a Project Surveyor, where your expertise in project management will directly contribute to the enhancement of Swindon's housing stock. You will oversee planned refurbishment and improvement works, ensuring effective contract delivery and budget monitoring. This role not only offers a chance to influence positive change but also to work in a diverse environment that values creativity and personal development. Be part of an exciting journey to revitalize Swindon, where your contributions will make a tangible difference in the community's quality of life. Your skills and passion are the keys to success in this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery for commercial and housing properties.
• Knowledge of contract management and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery and chair progress meetings with contractors.
• Conduct feasibility studies and advise on initial project costs.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Budget Monitoring

Communication Skills

Feasibility Studies

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Surveyor, Planned Capital Improvement Works

Job specification

Location: Swindon

Hours: 37

Job reference: RNR002582

Interview date: 26/02/2025

Date posted: 29/01/2025

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

The post of the Project Surveyor will be responsible for the project management and delivery of planned refurbishment and improvement works to Swindon Borough Council’s housing stock.

Your next role

As necessary, you will assist with the procurement process, in line with agreed policies and budgets. The post holder will also embrace locality working, support local tenant groups, involve residents and leaseholders and work with partners to improve contract delivery.

The role will be agreeing and preparing project brief, design specification and methodology for various planned capital improvement works within the council’s large housing and corporate building portfolio. Other responsibilities include:

• Managing project delivery including chairing progress meetings with contractors and reviewing and reporting project KPI’s to the delivery manager.
• Carry out all contract administration tasks in relation to the project.
• Undertaking project feasibility studies and advising on initial costs.
• Budget monitoring; producing project cost reports and reporting to the delivery manager; payment of invoices.
• Monitoring of contractor’s progress and quality of works including detailed sign offs.

About You

• Track record of project delivery within commercial and housing properties.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Track record of contract management and management of contractors.
• Experience using Microsoft Project.
• Full driving licence.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application; you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.