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We have an exciting opportunity for a Planned Improvements Surveyor to deliver a range of improvement and maintenance works by assessing properties, identifying the scope of required work, and preparing detailed works orders, specifications and drawings.
Job Responsibility
Deliver a range of planned improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and to the required quality standards
Identify suitable properties using existing information from our in-house systems and property inspections
Liaise with tenants, contractors and colleagues to coordinate works, resolve queries and maintain good communication throughout each project
Prepare and issue clear works orders, specifications, and drawings to contractors or in-house teams
Carry out pre-, in-progress and post-inspections to verify quality, compliance and value for money
Provide technical advice and recommendations on property condition, proposed works and specifications
Liaise with external and regulatory bodies such as Planning and Building Control, to ensure all necessary permissions and standards are met
Requirements
A recognised HNC or Building Surveyor qualification or the equivalent experience (E)
Professional membership, working towards, or ability to complete, membership of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CABE, CIH) (D)
Relevant experience of overseeing works programmes
Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, or improvement projects within housing, construction, or a related field (E)
Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation (E)
Experience carrying out property inspections and assessing the quality and value of completed works (E)
Experience analysing and reporting on compliance or performance data (D)
Sound knowledge of building construction, materials, defects, and relevant legislation (including Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety) (E)
Experience working within social housing, local authority, or similar asset management environments (D)
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues at all levels (E)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to liaise with various audiences both in writing and verbally (E)
Able to work as part of a team and able to work independently without the need for close supervision (E)
Excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines (E)
Ability to identify, develop and deliver solutions to problems that are sensible, practical and proportionate to the risk (E)
Knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration (D)
Excellent IT skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams (E)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits (E)
Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Nice to have
Professional membership, working towards, or ability to complete, membership of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CABE, CIH) (D)
Experience analysing and reporting on compliance or performance data (D)
Experience working within social housing, local authority, or similar asset management environments (D)
Knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration (D)
What we offer
Covers the membership fee of one professional body relevant to your job role