Building Surveyor-Social Housing
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26.0 to £31.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 26-31 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Kettering, Northamptonshire, nn14 1de |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4575856_1763724369 |
Summary
Main Job Purpose:Working for a large Social Housing Provider, to assist the planned maintenance team on capital projects. As a project surveyor, you will
Managing external contractors, scoping works, quality inspections and tenant liaison.The roleThe main purpose of the job is to provide efficient and effective oversight of planned investment contracts, e.g. The new kitchen and bathroom programme.* Management of contractors undertaking the works
* Performance monitoring
* Undertaking accurate specifications
* Checking H&S on site
* Quality checking of works
* Ensuring that works are delivered to agreed budgets
* Conduct detailed property inspections to identify issues having the ability to solve problems.
* Prepare accurate, comprehensive reports and provide recommendations for remedial actions in line with best practices.
* Liaise with tenants, landlords, and other parties to investigate complaints and resolve disputes effectively.
* Work collaboratively with contractors, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders to oversee investment works and ensure quality standards.
* Maintain up-to-date records and documentation using internal systems
About youRecognised building/M&E related qualification
Knowledge and understanding of the social housing sector
Knowledge and understanding of building construction, property maintenance and planned investment
Proven Experience of undertaking a variety of building surveys in relation to delivering planned investment works and services to leaseholders and tenants
Ability to apply strong specialist skills to managing technical areas of responsibility
Excellent IT skills
Working knowledge of current CDM
Excellent organisational and project management skills
What you'll get in return
Weekly pay, + mileage
What you need to do now
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