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Job Title: Contract Manager / Surveyor - 55K - London

Reports To: Operations Manager / Director

Location: Various sites across London and the Home Counties

A leading specialist contractor within the home adaptations sector is seeking an experienced Contract Manager / Surveyor to join their growing team. The company delivers high-quality adaptations that enable elderly and less able clients to live independently, offering a comprehensive range of solutions and maintaining exceptional professional standards.

Due to continued expansion and diversification of project streams, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially and operationally astute individual to take ownership of tendering, pricing, and project delivery. The successful candidate will work both autonomously and collaboratively within a wider contracts team to ensure that all client requirements are met to the highest standard.

• Oversee site-based Health & Safety and obtain all necessary permissions, including Planning, Building Control, and build-over agreements.
• Review project documentation and liaise closely with site supervisory staff.
• Interpret written specifications and assess how existing structures and services impact proposed designs.
• Produce CAD scheme designs based on surveys and specifications (training available if required).
• Prepare and price tenders using Schedules of Rates (SORs), with specific experience of NHF SORs essential.
• Manage valuations and final account agreements with clients and subcontractors.
• Supervise the installation of wet rooms, accessible kitchens, and full-house adaptation projects from setup through to completion.
• Manage site teams and oversee commercial delivery, including subcontractor payments and cost control.
• Resolve client and subcontractor disputes efficiently and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with clients, Occupational Therapists, and end users.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reports using Word and Excel.
• Undertake any additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of projects.

• Proven experience in contract management or surveying within construction or home adaptation sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project cost control.
• Experience working with NHF Schedule of Rates (SORs).
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; CAD knowledge advantageous.
• Understanding of disability design principles and the Equality Act 2010 beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across various sites.

• Experience in standard bathroom and kitchen replacement projects.
• Knowledge of disrepair works and remedial maintenance.
• Experience managing damp and mould remediation projects.

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

3-month probation period

Monday to Friday - 8 hours a day.

25 days' annual leave.

Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment). Employee Assistance Programme. Life insurance. Company car (EV) or optional car allowance. Discretionary annual performance-related bonus scheme.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive, and dynamic team environment where training and professional development are actively encouraged. As the organisation continues to grow, there