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As a Contract Surveyor, you’ll lead on the procurement, management, and performance of contractors, ensuring high-quality repairs, planned works, and investment programmes are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. You’ll be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory and compliance requirements, while driving both value for money and social value. Working closely with customers, contractors, and internal teams, you’ll also provide technical expertise, carry out surveys and inspections, and ensure accurate stock condition data is maintained.
Job Responsibility
Managing procurement and performance of contractors across multiple workstreams
Delivering planned, cyclical, and reactive maintenance programmes
Carrying out surveys and inspections across a range of housing assets
Writing specifications, tender documentation, and managing contracts end-to-end
Monitoring budgets, authorising payments, and controlling costs
Ensuring compliance with health & safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements
Identifying risks, hazards (including HHSRS), and seeing remedial works through to completion
Building strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and external partners
Supporting continuous improvement and service delivery excellence
Requirements
Strong experience in contract management and property maintenance
Knowledge of housing legislation, compliance, and safety standards (e.g. HHSRS, Decent Homes)
Experience managing budgets and contractor performance
Ability to carry out surveys and interpret technical data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Flexibility to travel across the North West and occasionally nationally
Nice to have
HNC/HND in Building Studies, RICS or equivalent experience
Experience within social housing
Knowledge of stock condition systems and housing asset management tools
What we offer
Buy or sell leave
Flexi working
Pension Scheme
Professional Development
Occupational Sick Pay
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave entitlement
Excellent pension scheme
Company-supported travel and overnight allowance (if / when required)
Career development and training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time
A supportive and collaborative team environment
The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives