Planned & Major Works Surveyor

Planned & Major Works Surveyor for Social Housing
South London Capital Projects 56,849 + Benefits

Panoramic Associates are supporting a social housing provider to recruit a Planned & Major Works Surveyor, tasked with delivering high-quality capital investment programmes that improve resident's homes and ensure long-term value.

This is a critical role within the organisation's asset investment team managing refurbishment projects end to end, ensuring contractor performance, and keeping projects compliant, resident-focused, and on budget.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage multiple major works refurbishment contracts from mobilisation to final account
• Deliver projects in line with budget, value for money targets, and procurement approvals
• Develop technical specifications for capital works tenders
• Apply expert knowledge across construction, engineering, and maintenance
• Carry out on-site inspections, post-works reviews, and resolve technical issues
• Work closely with contractors and consultants to deliver an excellent resident experience
• Ensure compliance with JCT/NEC contracts, Section 20 consultations, CDM regulations, and the Building Safety Act
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including project leads, housing teams, and external partners

What They're Looking For:

• Essential:
  • MRICS, MCIOB, Degree, HNC or similar technical qualification
  • OR significant management experience delivering capital investment projects
• Proven experience managing major refurbishment projects within the social housing sector
• Strong working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and Section 20 leasehold consultation
• Ability to produce procurement-ready technical specifications
• Comfortable working on-site and with residents: approachable, empathetic, and professional
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and business-insured car (mileage reimbursed; parking permits provided)
• Willingness to attend occasional evening or weekend site visits (not regular)

Package & Perks:

• Salary: 56,849 (within 1% margin)
• Retention bonuses
• 3.2% annual pay award
• 33 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Mobile working supported (minimum 3 days on-site)
• Employee support programme and health cash plan (covering therapy, counselling, opticians, etc.)

Why Join?

You'll be part of a supportive, technically skilled team delivering high-impact projects with real purpose. The borough is compact, the culture is people-first, and the opportunity to work on multi-million-pound social housing schemes makes this a strong addition to any surveyor's CV.

Interview Process:

• 1-stage interview (face to face)
  • Includes a 30-minute written task followed by a 45-minute panel interview

Next Steps:

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates so we can discuss further.