Special Projects Surveyor - Major Works

Seven Group Holdings Limited; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Group Holdings Limited is seeking an experienced Special Projects Surveyor to lead the delivery of major remediation and latent defect projects across a residential property portfolio, with a focus on cladding, fire safety and building safety works.

The role requires strong Building Surveying, Contract Administration and project management expertise, managing projects from inception to completion within budget and safety standards, while maintaining resident and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major remedial works projects in housing, construction or building consultancy environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of building defects, fire safety and remediation works.
• Commercially aware, highly organised; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage major remedial works projects, including cladding and fire safety programmes.
• Procure and manage consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Oversee programme delivery with compliance, quality, cost control and risk management.
• Build strong relationships with residents and stakeholders, providing regular updates and handling complex enquiries/complaints.
• Monitor health and safety, statutory compliance and contractor performance throughout project delivery.
• Prepare reports, programme updates and recommendations for senior management and governance groups.

Skills

Building surveying

Contract administration

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cladding expertise

Fire safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying

RICS/CIOB membership desirable

Tools

Contract management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Special Projects Surveyor to lead the delivery of major remediation and latent defect projects across a residential property portfolio, with a particular focus on cladding, fire safety and building safety works. This is a highly visible role requiring strong Building Surveying, Contract Administration and project management expertise. You will be responsible for managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, within budget and to the highest quality standards while maintaining excellent resident and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead and manage major remedial works projects, including cladding and fire safety programmes.
• Procure and manage consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Oversee programme delivery, ensuring compliance, quality, cost control and risk management objectives are achieved.
• Build strong relationships with residents and stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing complex enquiries and complaints.
• Monitor health and safety, statutory compliance and contractor performance throughout project delivery.
• Prepare reports, programme updates and recommendations for senior management and governance groups.
  You will have significant experience delivering major works projects within housing, construction or building consultancy environments, together with strong technical knowledge of building defects, fire safety and remediation works.
• You will be commercially aware, highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent customer and stakeholder relationships. Experience in contract administration, procurement and project management is essential.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property or a related discipline is desirable.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB or equivalent would be advantageous