Capital Works Surveyor - Housing Kitchen and Bathroom
£60.00 Umbrella / £45.00 PAYE (Inside IR35)
Bedfordshire
37 hours per week
Interim Contract
An interim opportunity has arisen within a Housing Directorate to support the delivery of planned improvements and major repairs across a housing stock of 5,200+ homes.
Working within the Planned Works Team and/or Repairs Service, the Housing Surveyor will play a key role in supporting the capital investment programme and major works delivery, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and meet the Decent Homes Standard. The postholder will be customer-focused, embedding equality and diversity across all aspects of service delivery.
Responsibilities
* Deliver contract management and quality assurance across planned works and major repairs programmes
* Carry out site inspections, surveys, and scoping of works across occupied housing stock
* Support delivery of improvement workstreams including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows, doors, and internal/external refurbishments
* Oversee major and complex repairs on behalf of the Repairs Service
* Ensure quality standards are met and value for money is achieved
* Liaise effectively with residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders
* Monitor health & safety compliance on site, including CDM requirements
* Report to Housing Property Team Leaders, providing technical and commercial input as required
Requirements
* Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline or Qualified by extensive relevant experience within housing, property services, or planned works delivery
* Strong knowledge of social housing standards including the Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, and landlord statutory responsibilities
* Experience and/or working knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety
* Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-focused approach
* Proven experience in contract management and quality assurance within residential environments
Contact: James at Service Care Solutions (phone number removed) - (url removed)
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