Planned Works Surveyor

A social Housing Surveyor is responsible for inspecting properties, diagnosing defects, and overseeing maintenance, planned works, and improvement programmes to ensure homes are safe, compliant, and well maintained. The role involves managing contractors, controlling budgets, and working closely with residents and stakeholders to deliver high-quality housing services.

Client Details

This is a community-focused housing association managing thousands of homes across Gloucester, providing affordable housing and support services to local residents. The organisation is committed to investing in its housing stock, improving neighbourhoods, and delivering high-quality services that promote safe, sustainable communities.

Description

• Deliver Planned Investment Programmes - Manage the end-to-end delivery of planned works (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows), including property inspections, preparing specifications, procuring contractors, overseeing site works, and signing off completed projects.

• Oversee Disabled Adaptations Projects - Coordinate minor and major adaptations in line with Occupational Therapist recommendations, ensuring works meet required standards, are delivered on time and within budget, and comply with relevant legislation and funding requirements (e.g. DFG).

• Contract Administration & Performance Monitoring - Administer contracts (e.g. JCT), chair progress meetings, manage valuations and variations, monitor KPIs, and ensure contractors meet quality, safety, and performance standards.

• Ensure Health, Safety & Compliance - Act as Contract Administrator/Principal Designer where required, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, H&S legislation, and organisational policies, while maintaining accurate records and certifications.

• Manage Budgets & Reporting - Monitor project expenditure, forecast budgets, approve invoices, produce performance reports, and provide technical advice to senior management to support effective asset investment planning.

Profile

• Planned Maintenance & Capital Works Delivery - Proven experience managing planned investment programmes (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows), including surveying, specification writing, cost estimation, contractor management, and quality inspections.

• Disabled Adaptations & DFG Projects - Experience delivering major and minor adaptations (e.g. level-access showers, ramps, stairlifts), working with Occupational Therapists, and administering Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) in line with legislation and best practice.

• Contract & Contractor Management - Strong track record of administering JCT or similar contracts, managing external contractors, monitoring performance, ensuring value for money, and resolving on-site issues.

• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge - Sound understanding of social housing regulations and compliance requirements, including CDM Regulations, HHSRS, Building Regulations, asbestos awareness, and health & safety legislation.

• Resident & Stakeholder Engagement - Experience working within occupied properties, handling resident liaison sensitively, managing complaints, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Job Offer

• 1 to 2 days per week in Gloucester a week
• Flexible home working
• Competititve Rate
• Immediate Start