Special Projects Surveyor (Major Works)

Newlon Housing Trust; England; On-site; GBP 61,478 - 75,139; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

Flexible working scheme

Job summary

A leading charitable housing association in England is seeking a Special Projects Surveyor to manage latent defect and remediation projects. The successful candidate will coordinate various technical aspects, ensuring compliance and project completion. Essential qualifications include a degree in Building Surveying and chartered status. The role offers a salary of £68,309 along with a non-contributory pension and other benefits. This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of external wall construction.
• Experience administering public-sector JCT contracts.
• Strong knowledge of building safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage Latent Defect & Remediation Projects.
• Coordinate technical aspects across various teams.
• Lead project management from investigation to completion.
• Support residents during major works and attend out-of-hours meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Building Surveying

Fire safety standards

Cladding systems expertise

Education

Degree or NVQ in Building Surveying or related discipline

Chartered with RICS, CIOB or equivalent

Job description

Special Projects Surveyor – Major Works

Newlon Housing Trust, a leading charitable housing association and provider of affordable housing across North and East London, is looking for a skilled Building Surveyor with Project Management expertise to join the Special Projects Team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Latent Defect & Remediation Projects, focusing on external wall defects, fire safety compliance and latent defects.
• Coordinate technical aspects across consultants, contractors and internal teams, ensuring compliance, safety, quality and contractor performance.
• Lead project management for works, overseeing projects from investigation through to completion.
• Support residents during major works programmes, ensuring clear communication and attending occasional out‑of‑hours meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree or NVQ (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Building Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Chartered with RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional body, or substantial relevant experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of cladding systems, external wall construction, fire safety standards and Building Regulations.
• Experience administering and tendering public‑sector JCT contracts, project management and contract administration.
• Experience acting in the Client role under CDM Regulations and strong knowledge of building safety and regulatory requirements according to Part B.

Contract and Compensation

• Salary: £68,309 per annum plus opportunity to earn performance related bonus.
• Contract: Full‑time, permanent.
• 27 days holiday, non‑contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme.
• Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 19 January 2026.
• Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office on Thursday 29 January 2026.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management
• Non‑profit Organization Management and Housing and Community Development