Senior Contracts & Property Surveyor – Lead & Procure

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Surveyor to lead its contracts and housing surveying team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement, contract selection, and statutory compliance for a growing residential portfolio. This role requires strong leadership abilities and significant experience in both commercial and residential property contract administration. Attractive benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Employee benefits package

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract selection, specification, and procurement.
• Experience in both commercial and residential property management.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the contracts and housing surveying team.
• Oversee contract selection, specification, procurement, and management.
• Advise and assist the projects team on contract-related matters.
• Ensure statutory compliance of the residential portfolio.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract selection

Procurement

Contract administration

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Surveyor to lead its contracts and housing surveying team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement, contract selection, and statutory compliance for a growing residential portfolio. This role requires strong leadership abilities and significant experience in both commercial and residential property contract administration. Attractive benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning.