Voids Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Surveyor/Project Manager to support refurbishments of council-owned social housing. The successful candidate will manage inspections, scope preparation, and contractor coordination while ensuring compliance and quality. This role offers flexible working options and competitive rates within the UK housing sector.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Long-term contract opportunity

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in surveying and managing major void works.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and SOR pricing.
• Driving due to site mobility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of void properties.
• Prepare comprehensive scopes of work.
• Manage utility clearance and coordinate with contractors.
• Track KPIs including delivery time and quality scores.

Skills

Surveying experience

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Compliance standards understanding

Job description

Job Description

Your new company

We are seeking an experienced Surveyor/Project Manager to support the delivery of major and extensive void property refurbishments within council-owned social housing stock. The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing properties back to a lettable standard within the current financial year.

Your new role

• Conduct detailed inspections of void properties and identify required repairs and compliance issues.
• Prepare comprehensive scopes of work, supported by photos, videos, and notes.
• Manage utility clearance and coordinate with contractors to initiate works.
• Price works using Schedule of Rates (SOR) and monitor costs against budget.
• Distinguish between capital and revenue expenditure for audit purposes.
• Develop and manage timelines for project delivery.
• Issue work orders and ensure contractor understanding of scope and expectations.
• Carry out interim and final inspections, ensuring quality and certification.
• Track KPIs including delivery time, cost per void, and quality scores.
• Provide regular progress reports to management.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including allocations and lettings teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as asbestos, structural issues, or vandalism.
• Support continuous improvement through post-completion reviews.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in surveying and managing major void works.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and SOR pricing.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Driving due to site mobility requirements.

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available.
Long-term contract opportunity.
Competitive daily rate on offer.

What you need to do now

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