Capital Works Surveyor - Housing

Job Title: Capital Works Surveyor - Housing

Location: Hybrid
Rate: c. 300 per day (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

This interim opportunity within the Housing Directorate focuses on delivering planned improvements and major repairs across a housing stock of 5,200+ homes. You will support the capital investment programme, ensuring homes are safe and meet the Decent Homes Standard.

Working within the Planned Works Team and/or Repairs Service, you will manage contracts, ensure quality assurance, and carry out site inspections and scoping of works. The programme includes kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, windows, doors, and internal/external improvements, as well as major repairs and complex works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver contract management and quality assurance for improvement programmes and major repairs.
• Conduct site inspections and scope works for kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, windows, doors, and other improvements.
• Ensure quality standards and value for money in contract management.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach, embedding equality and diversity in service delivery.
• Communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and internal teams.

Requirements:

• Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in housing/property and planned works contract delivery.
• Knowledge of Social Housing Standards, Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, and landlord responsibilities.
• Experience and/or knowledge of CDM regulations and Health & Safety.

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.