Job Title: Contract Surveyor
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £53,760
Location: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire (patch)
Department: Property Services
About Our Client
They own and manage approximately 6,000 homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, delivering homes for social rent, affordable rent, leasehold, shared ownership, and private market rent. Thrive is focused on increasing housing availability and affordability in some of the most expensive parts of the UK.
Role Overview
The Contract Surveyor will manage the financial and contractual aspects of repairs contractors, ensuring compliance, safety, and high standards across the company's housing stock. The role includes overseeing repairs from inception to completion, monitoring budgets, contractor performance, and ensuring works are delivered on time and to quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage financial and contractual aspects of repairs contracts
Oversee client-side repairs from inception to completion, securing necessary approvals
Ensure works comply with legislation, health and safety, and best practice
Deliver high-quality building services and maintenance to the company's homes and clients’ properties
Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and budgets, chair monthly contract meetings
Undertake property inspections and inspect contractor works for compliance with Decent Homes, HHSRS, and statutory duties
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless customer service delivery
Key Deliverables
Stakeholder Management: Maintain positive relationships with partners, contractors, and stakeholders
Customer Focus: Support delivery of customer service strategies
Strategic Awareness: Understand how the role contributes to wider company objectives
Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Ensure all work complies with legislation and promote wellbeing commitments
People Management: Support and develop colleagues, encourage open communication, and model the company's behaviours
Financial & Commercial Awareness: Demonstrate understanding of the company's operating context within the housing sector
Diversity & Inclusion: Promote inclusive culture and Allyship programme
Requirements
BTEC HND (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline
Full UK driving licence
Knowledge of housing sector legislation, health & safety, and best practice
Proven track record in managing repairs and maintenance contracts
Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams