Senior Surveyor/Clerk of Works - Social Housing Maintenance
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £300.0 to £342.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £300 Basic PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2025 |
| Location: | Warwick, Warwickshire, wr4 2de |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4745388_1763480968 |
Summary
A large FM and Maintenance provider who is delivering a housing refurbishment programme on behalf of the MOD needs a temporary Clerk of Works/ Senior Surveyor.
To oversee the external contractors are delivering on time and to the quality expected.
Temporary Clerk of Works - Housing Refurbishment Programme (MOD Housing)Location: Home based, covering MOD bases across the Midlands
A 3- month initial contract rolling monthly thereafter.
We are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to oversee a housing refurbishment programme on Ministry of Defence (MOD) properties. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and inspect refurbishment works across MOD housing sites, e.g. e.g. full internal strip out and re-build.
- Ensure all works meet required standards, specifications, and health & safety regulations.
- Ensure milestones are met
- Carry out detailed snagging inspections and report findings.
- Briefing contractors
- Liaise with contractors, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections and progress.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background in a building trade, e.g. joinery or bricklaying, with proven Social Housing Maintenance experience
- Delivering a programme of housing maintenance via contractors
- Excellent eye for detail and ability to identify defects.
- Knowledge of building regulations and quality standards.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.
- SMSTS
Desirable
- Previous experience working on MOD housing or similar projects.
- Understanding of refurbishment processes and snagging best practices.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly/daily rate.
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile project.
WORK pattern: 4 days out visiting MOD housing sites, 1 day WFH
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