Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in London to recruit for an interim Planned Works Surveyor.
Pay Rate: £35 - £45 per hour Umbrella
An established housing and property organisation is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Planned Investment team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of high-quality, value-for-money investment programmes across a diverse residential property portfolio.
The Role
You will support the Project Manager in delivering all aspects of planned works to customers’ homes, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, to budget and to a high standard. The role involves surveying, specification writing, contractor management and project delivery across a range of refurbishment and investment programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out stock condition, validation, mid-work and post-completion inspections
Prepare technical specifications, schedules of work and scheme designs
Manage and monitor programmes of planned works, ensuring quality, cost and programme control
Identify building defects and provide costed repair solutions
Support project management of complex planned works projects
Certify contractor payments in conjunction with Quantity Surveyors
Monitor contractor and consultant performance against KPIs
Ensure full compliance with H&S, CDM and statutory requirements
Liaise with internal stakeholders and external contractors to resolve issues efficiently
Prepare planning applications and respond to consultations where required
Provide technical advice on building regulations, construction design and property legislation
Mentor and support colleagues towards professional development and accreditation
About You
You will be an experienced Building Surveyor with strong technical knowledge and a background in delivering planned investment or refurbishment programmes within residential property.
Essential:
Relevant surveying qualification or working towards (or equivalent experience)
Experience delivering planned works / refurbishment programmes
Strong knowledge of building construction, defects and repairs
Ability to write clear, detailed technical reports and specifications
Experience using contract forms such as JCT / NEC
Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Membership of RICS, CIOB or similar professional body
Degree in Building Surveying or similar
Experience within social housing, local authority or large residential portfolios
If this role is of interest, please email over your CV to (url removed)