Job Description
5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• This role will deliver comprehensive surveying and contract administration services, including the preparation of specifications, tender documents, and the supervision of capital and reactive maintenance works across a housing portfolio.
• The post holder will ensure that all works are completed to a high standard, in accordance with statutory requirements, customer expectations, and within allocated budgets.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Conduct detailed property inspections including voids, tenanted homes, and stock condition surveys.
• Prepare and manage building contracts, including legal tender documentation and technical specifications.
• Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency of all works.
• Lead on the management of reactive repairs and maintenance services, proactively engaging with residents.
• Deliver regular reports on budget performance, contractor progress, and key performance indicators.
• Liaise with stakeholders including tenants, contractors, consultants, and internal departments to coordinate maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and relevant building standards.
• Respond to customer complaints, undertake investigations, and implement resolutions.
• Participate in procurement activities, including developing specifications and evaluating contractor performance.
• Maintain and update records and systems to monitor contract progress, costs, and customer feedback.
Skills/Experience:
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a building or surveying environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, procurement, and property maintenance.
• Experience in managing capital projects, planned works, and void property refurbishments.
• Familiarity with statutory compliance, including Building Regulations, CDM, asbestos, and Decent Homes Standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property-related IT systems; AutoCAD experience is desirable.
• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical details to a range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented and capable of working under pressure.
• HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Construction (or significant experience in a similar role).
Additional Information:
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• This is a full-time position (37 hours per week), requiring occasional travel between properties and office locations.
Requirements
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a building or surveying environment. • Strong knowledge of contract administration, procurement, and property maintenance. • Experience in managing capital projects, planned works, and void property refurbishments. • Familiarity with statutory compliance, including Building Regulations, CDM, asbestos, and Decent Homes Standards. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property-related IT systems; AutoCAD experience is desirable. • Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical details to a range of stakeholders. • Self-motivated, team-oriented and capable of working under pressure. • HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Construction (or significant experience in a similar role).