The Oyster Partnership

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The Oyster Partnership
Jul 15, 2026
Contractor
Capital Projects Surveyor Role: Capital Projects and Project Management Surveyor Rate: £450.00 per day (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Essex Contract Length: 6 months (plus extension) Working Arrangements: Minimum 3 days per week in the office Closing Date: 21st June 2026 Capital Projects Surveyor Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Capital Projects and Project Management Surveyor to join a well established social housing provider on an initial interim basis. This role will work closely with senior leadership to deliver a programme of capital projects across a diverse property portfolio. The position requires a confident and proactive individual who can manage multiple projects, engage stakeholders effectively and ensure successful delivery from inception through to completion. Capital Projects Surveyor Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of capital projects including refurbishments, repairs, roofing and minor works across the portfolio. Act as Contract Administrator, managing external consultants and overseeing project delivery through all RIBA stages. Undertake detailed building surveys and condition assessments to identify and prioritise maintenance and investment requirements. Prepare specifications, scopes of works, tender documentation and cost estimates to support project delivery. Work closely with internal teams to align priorities, optimise resources and ensure effective service delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Provide professional advice on complex property and asset management matters to support decision making. Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation, health and safety standards and industry best practice. Capital Projects Surveyor Applicant Essentials Essential MRICS qualified or equivalent professional qualification Strong experience delivering capital projects and managing building works from concept to completion Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex programmes of work Strong knowledge of construction contracts, CDM regulations and associated legislation Experience producing specifications, scopes of work and managing tender processes Desirable Experience working within a social housing provider Experience supporting asset management strategies and reinvestment programmes How do I apply for this Capital Projects Surveyor position? If this Capital Projects and Project Management Surveyor role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Capital Projects and Project Management Surveyor position click apply and enter your details with your updated CV. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you via WhatsApp, video message, CV the more creative the better.
The Oyster Partnership Oxford, Oxfordshire
Jul 14, 2026
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About the Role My client is seeking a friendly and professional Customer Service Advisor to join a great team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who is confident speaking with customers over the phone and has previous experience within housing, property management, student accommodation, or a similar environment . You will be the first point of contact for residents and customers, providing excellent service while ensuring all enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally. Key Responsibilities Respond to customer enquiries via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions. Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues promptly. Maintain accurate records and update internal systems. Handle administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and correspondence. Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders where required. Manage complaints and escalate issues appropriately. Support residents and customers throughout their tenancy or accommodation journey. Requirements Previous experience in a Customer Service Advisor or similar role. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Comfortable and confident speaking on the phone. Experience working within housing, residential property, lettings, or student accommodation . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
The Oyster Partnership
Jul 10, 2026
Contractor
Oyster is working with a local authority in the South East that is looking for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to support on a key plan-making and planning policy project. This is a 6-month temporary opportunity, suited to someone who can start at short notice and bring strong experience in Local Plan preparation, evidence base review, policy drafting and member engagement. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of 1 day per week in the office. The role will involve: You ll be supporting complex work relating to the preparation of the Local Plan, including reviewing evidence base documents, drafting policies and guidance, analysing data, supporting statutory reporting, and helping shape policy responses following engagement. You may also be involved in presenting evidence in writing and in person, including at Examination in Public, as well as providing guidance and coaching to more junior members of the team. We re looking for someone with: Strong planning policy and plan-making experience, ideally within a local authority setting Experience reviewing technical evidence and translating this into clear policy direction Confidence drafting policies, justification text and planning guidance Good understanding of Local Plan processes and statutory reporting The ability to advise senior stakeholders and elected members clearly and confidently Availability to start at short notice Contract details: Rate: £55 per hour Length: 6 months Working pattern: Hybrid, 1 day per week on-site Location: South East England Start: ASAP / short notice preferred
The Oyster Partnership
Jul 08, 2026
Contractor
Validation Officer Local Authority Hybrid Working 6-Month Contract Competitive Hourly Rate A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Validation Officer to support a busy Planning Administration service by ensuring applications, submissions, and records are processed accurately and efficiently. This role is ideally suited to a highly organised professional with excellent attention to detail who can manage a varied workload while ensuring applications are validated in accordance with relevant requirements and procedures. The Opportunity Reporting into the relevant Service Manager, you will be responsible for validating planning and related applications, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the smooth operation of the administrative function. You will play a key role in ensuring applications are registered correctly, information is complete, and service standards are maintained. Key Responsibilities Validate planning and related applications against statutory and local requirements Review submissions to ensure all required documentation has been provided Liaise with applicants, agents, and stakeholders regarding validation requirements Maintain accurate records within the Council's planning systems Monitor application workflows and assist with progressing cases Support performance monitoring and reporting requirements Respond to customer enquiries and administrative requests Maintain high standards of data quality and record management Support wider administrative and service improvement initiatives Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a validation, planning administration, or local authority environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Experience working with planning or case management systems Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Experience using DEF systems would be advantageous Working Arrangements 6-month contract Full-time hours Hybrid working arrangement Flexible working pattern available
The Oyster Partnership
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Skilled in damp and mould diagnosis? Repairs Surveyor You will be working as an Interim Repairs Surveyor with an RP in Essex who are looking for someone to help deal with their incoming responsive repairs. This contract will be for 6 months, which will then result in an extension if everyone's happy. You will be on an hourly rate of £35+ per hour. You will not be required to go into the office often, you will spend most of your time on site. Repairs Surveyor Responsibilities Carry out pre-inspection of repairs to tenanted/void and leasehold properties within defined timescales, set targets, schedule repairs and raise orders. To monitor repairs in tenanted/void and leasehold properties including liaising with the contractor where necessary in respect of progress and variations. To post inspect completed repairs to tenanted/void and leasehold properties to ensure work is satisfactory and to required standard and authorise charges/variations. To undertake technical surveys on the housing stock, including leasehold flats, to identify and make accurate diagnosis of complex repairs, including specifying materials, work content trades and place the work with suitable contractor, managing the project/programme to produce solutions that can be over a prolonged period Responsible to undertake 100% post inspections of works completed for exclusions by the partnering contractors on a monthly basis, ensuring that works have been carried out to the correct quality and standard required. Undertaken by the RP's responsive repairs contractors and to arrange for rectification of any sub-standard works identified. To arrange for any refund or credit note for any overcharging of works that is identified Responsible to consider variation orders in accordance with the SAM contract, submitted by the partnering contractor, that maybe complex and contentious, and authorise payments up to the value of £5000 per works order, ensuring accurate information has been entered into the relevant IT system to comply with the RP's Financial Regulations and Standing Orders, and work within the authorised budgets. To authorise payments and maintain adequate records to comply with the RP's Financial Regulations and Standing Orders. Investigate, analyse and respond to customer complaints, suggestions, Freedom of Information requests and enquiries from Councillors and MP s concerning the work of the Property Services Team where required, taking appropriate action to address procedural deficiencies and ensuring the future service developments reflect the lessons learned. Deal with requests for new works or rectification of faulty works and implement such action as is deemed necessary to achieve customer satisfaction. To liaise with and provide advice and support to the sections of Property and Housing Management Services and BBC on specific maintenance matters to help them maintain and provide the services they are responsible for and be the point of contact for staff when an enquiry from a customer is more complex. To be able to undertake discussions with Tenants in their home in a sensitive manner in connection with their day-to-day repair concerns, which may involve discussion of the applicants personal circumstances, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times, be aware of any potential safeguarding issues and follow BBC procedure for reporting. Deputise for the Repairs Service Manager during any period of absence or at any other time as requested and have the ability to advise and influence at senior level, in particular elected members & senior management of the partnering contract, providing complete and thorough analysis on issues/decisions made. Supervise the repair contractor on a daily basis with regards to quality of work and compliance with repair deadlines and have the ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure targets and deadlines are met and discuss any concerns with the contractor s manager/supervisor and use your initiative to resolve any disputes in a timely manner. Repairs Surveyor Essentials Experience and knowledge of the building maintenance industry including relevant experience in the inspection of domestic property and the remedy of maintenance problems. Experience of monitoring programmes and budgets. Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Good level of IT skills, including word, Excel and design software. Experience of developing and sustaining effective working relationships and communications, both internally and externally, with a range of contacts. How do I apply for this Repairs Surveyor position? If this is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Interim Repairs Surveyor position click apply and enter your details with your updated CV. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.
The Oyster Partnership
Sep 25, 2025
Contractor
Hello there, There seems to be a lack of in-house modelling expertise in the Public Sector, authorities in line with LTP/LIPs wish to bring this in-house for various funding applications and business case development. I'm writing to get in touch to see if you have an interest in assisting Local Authorities country-wide with your Transport Modelling expertise, SATURN and EMME modelling in particular. You'd be providing strategic input and oversight for a wide part of the authority. Local Authorities' requests have recently come out seeking specialist Transport planning expertise on a contractual basis to give Strategic Modelling insight and input. Expertise in: network coding, junction, demand modelling and congest network assignment, multimodal network simulation would be advantageous to multiple of my clients. If any of these positions above are of interest, I'd welcome a CV and am happy to add you to my records and have an initial chat. Following this, my clients propose potential requirements for the above country-wide. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better. NB; I will only come back to CV if it obtains relevant experience.
The Oyster Partnership
Sep 23, 2025
Contractor
Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you have an interest in assisting Local Authorities country-wide with in-house Highway Infrastructure Delivery. Local Authorities' requests have recently come out seeking specialist Project/Programme Managers in form of contractual basis to oversee Highway (Complex) Infrastructure Schemes through Planning, detailed Design and Construction. Expertise in delivering under NEC4 ECC Options, A, B or C is greatly appreciated. As well as having expertise in managing Tier 1 Contractors. If any of these positions above are of interest, I'd welcome a CV and am happy to add you to my records and have an initial chat. Following this, my clients propose potential requirements for the above country-wide. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better. NB; I will only come back to CV if it obtains relevant experience.
The Oyster Partnership Oxford, Oxfordshire
Sep 23, 2025
Contractor
Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you have an interest in assisting Local Authorities country-wide with their Transport Planning & Passenger Transport teams. Specialists within Transport Strategy, Development Management and SEND/Home-to-School Transport. Local Authorities have recently requested Job Titles, similar or the below (to name a handful) Passenger Transport Manager Road Harm Reduction Transport Strategy Consultant Home-to-School Transport Manager Transport Strategy Manager Senior/Principal Transport Planner LEVI Project Lead/Manager BSIP/Enhanced Partnership Lead Sustainable Transport Team Lead/Officer Development Control Officer S278/38 Engineer Active Travel Lead ZEBRA Programme Manager If any of these positions above are of interest,or a field you work within, for any reason, I'm happy to be a conduit between you and a new opportunity. I'd welcome a CV with open arms and am happy to add you to my records and conduct an initial conversation. I work with 144> Local Authorities respectively, one of which would welcome you also. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better. NB - I will only come back to CV if it contains relevant experiences.
The Oyster Partnership
Sep 23, 2025
Contractor
We are working with a local authority situated in the East Midlands in their search for a Transport Strategy Manager (Lead) with the skill-set to be able to lead the Transport Strategy team by looking at refreshing, re-developing and updating the authorities' Local Transport Plan. You'll be responsible for: Managing a team responsible for developing and adopting a new Transport Strategy within the Local Plan. And, you'll be looking after a small team to assist with managing, driving forward and tasking new Transport-related projects for the next financial year. 3 month rolling tenure Hybrid working, 1 day per week in the office. If you are interested in discussing this role further, get in touch! We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Transport Planning world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, or CV, the more creative the better.
The Oyster Partnership
Sep 23, 2025
Contractor
Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you have an interest in assisting Local Authorities country-wide with their Transport Planning & Passenger Transport teams. Specialists within Transport Strategy, Development Management and SEND/Home-to-School Transport. Local Authorities have recently requested Job Titles, similar or the below (to name a handful) Passenger Transport Manager Road Harm Reduction Transport Strategy Consultant Home-to-School Transport Manager Transport Strategy Manager Senior/Principal Transport Planner LEVI Project Lead/Manager BSIP/Enhanced Partnership Lead Sustainable Transport Team Lead/Officer Development Control Officer S278/38 Engineer Active Travel Lead ZEBRA Programme Manager If any of these positions above are of interest,or a field you work within, for any reason, I'm happy to be a conduit between you and a new opportunity. I'd welcome a CV with open arms and am happy to add you to my records and conduct an initial conversation. I work with 144> Local Authorities respectively, one of which would welcome you also. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better. NB - I will only come back to CV if it contains relevant experiences.
The Oyster Partnership
Sep 23, 2025
Contractor
Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you have an interest in assisting Local Authorities country-wide with their Transport Planning & Passenger Transport teams. Specialists within Transport Strategy, Development Management and SEND/Home-to-School Transport. Local Authorities have recently requested Job Titles, similar or the below (to name a handful) Passenger Transport Manager Road Harm Reduction Transport Strategy Consultant Home-to-School Transport Manager Transport Strategy Manager Senior/Principal Transport Planner LEVI Project Lead/Manager BSIP/Enhanced Partnership Lead Sustainable Transport Team Lead/Officer Development Control Officer S278/38 Engineer Active Travel Lead ZEBRA Programme Manager If any of these positions above are of interest,or a field you work within, for any reason, I'm happy to be a conduit between you and a new opportunity. I'd welcome a CV with open arms and am happy to add you to my records and conduct an initial conversation. I work with 144> Local Authorities respectively, one of which would welcome you also. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better. NB - I will only come back to CV if it contains relevant experiences.
The Oyster Partnership
Sep 16, 2025
Contractor
CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT MANAGER You will be working as an Interim Construction Procurement Manager with a Local Authority in Essex. You will be joining the Housing Operations team to help get this RP's supply chain in place and support on a wider construction programme valued up to £50m for this FY. This role requires a hands on operational approach to the role rather than a strategic lead. £500 per day (Inside IR35). 12 Month Contract. Temporary, Full-time. Based in Essex 3 4 days per week. CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT MANAGER BASICS: This year we hope to spend circa £50m on our capital programme and we are looking for construction procurement professionals to help us get our supply chain in place. The construction procurement managers will be embedded in the property team, but will work closely with the central procurement function. They will manage the production of tender documents, oversee the tender process and write the approval reports They has many procurement projects, from low value to large scale projects that are released via an open tender; the construction procurement managers will work with the Head of Pre-Construction and the Head of Delivery to formulate the pipeline programme and devise an appropriate contract strategy and route to market. These roles will be responsible for taking the projects through the procurement process and into contract. HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT MANAGER POSITION? If this is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Construction Procurement Manager position click apply and enter your details with your updated CV. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.