Surveyor

Public Sector; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector is seeking a Surveyor (Social Housing) in Cheltenham Area to oversee delivery of property investment and improvement works. You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners to maximise investment and maintain high housing standards.

This role requires strong project management, budget control, and knowledge of housing legislation to ensure timely delivery and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Background in asset management, planned maintenance, or property surveying.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing investment programmes.
• Understanding of building construction and property maintenance.
• Knowledge of housing legislation and safety standards.
• Experience managing project budgets and cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major property improvement schemes from planning to completion.
• Manage external contractors and consultants to meet specs, budgets, deadlines, quality.
• Provide technical guidance on building-related matters and investment solutions.
• Ensure works comply with relevant legislation and housing standards.
• Oversee budget control, cost monitoring and forecasting across programmes.
• Assist in selecting and appointing contractors and support tender processes.
• Review property information to identify investment priorities and maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve challenges and ensure a positive resident experience.

Skills

Contractor management

Budget control

Project management

Building surveying

Stakeholder negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Building Surveying qualification

Housing or Asset Management qualification

Job description

Surveyor (Social Housing)

Location: Cheltenham Area
Salary: £44,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time role

The Opportunity

A well-established housing organisation is looking to appoint a planned maintenance surveyor to oversee the successful delivery of property investment and improvement works.

This is a key position within the property function, offering the opportunity to take responsibility for substantial programmes of work, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard and continue to meet the needs of residents.

Working closely with internal teams and external delivery partners, you will combine technical property knowledge with strong commercial and project management skills to maximise investment, improve contractor performance and support the long-term condition of the housing stock.

The Role

• Take the lead on the delivery of major property improvement schemes, overseeing programmes from initial planning through to completion.




• Manage external contractors and consultants, ensuring projects meet agreed specifications, budgets, deadlines and quality expectations.




• Provide technical guidance on building-related matters, identifying potential issues and advising on appropriate investment and remedial solutions.




• Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, safety requirements and housing standards.




• Take responsibility for financial management across allocated programmes, including budget control, cost monitoring and forecasting.




• Play an active role in selecting and appointing contractors, supporting tender processes and establishing effective working arrangements.




• Review property information and performance data to identify investment priorities and help shape future maintenance strategies.




• Work alongside colleagues across the business to resolve challenges, improve processes and ensure a positive experience for residents throughout the delivery of works.

About You

• A background in asset management, planned maintenance, capital works or property surveying, ideally within social housing.




• Proven experience managing contractors and overseeing property improvement or investment programmes.




• A sound understanding of building construction, surveying principles and property maintenance.




• Knowledge of housing legislation, property safety requirements and relevant housing quality standards.




• Experience managing project budgets, controlling costs and ensuring best value from investment.




• The ability to manage multiple projects, assess technical issues and make informed decisions.




• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge contractors and influence stakeholders.




• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Housing or Asset Management would be advantageous.




• Professional membership, or progress towards membership, of a relevant industry body would be beneficial.

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