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Planned Maintenance Surveyor
Essential Car User | Temporary to Permanent
We are recruiting for a skilled and motivated Planned Maintenance Surveyor to join a local authority housing team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied role that covers contract administration, project delivery, and professional surveying advice. The position will begin on a temporary basis, with the intention of progressing into a permanent role.
The Role
As a Planned Maintenance Surveyor, you will provide professional advice on property and construction matters, with a strong focus on JCT contract conditions. You will play a key role in the administration of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects, ensuring contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as Contract Administrator on planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.
- Preparing and managing contract documents, tenders, and cost analyses.
- Monitoring the financial performance of contracts, reporting on value for money and projected costs.
- Implementing pre- and post-contract programmes, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales.
- Carrying out feasibility studies, scheme designs, and drafting technical specifications.
- Ensuring compliance with planning legislation, building regulations, and health & safety requirements, including CDM 2015.
- Managing subcontractors and providing professional advice on property and construction matters.
- Promoting customer care and continuous improvement within housing services.
About You
We are seeking a professional with:
- A BTEC HNC in a building-related subject.
- Substantial post-qualification contract administration experience within the building/surveying sector.
- Knowledge and experience of administering JCT contracts.
- Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and building regulations.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and CAD.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (Essential Car User).
- Full or working towards membership of RICS or CIOB.
Desirable: Knowledge of social housing issues, project management qualifications, and experience with Microsoft Project, NBS software, and building services standards.
Contract Details
- Contract type: Temporary to permanent
- Hours: Full time
- Location: Hampshire
- Travel: Essential Car User allowance provided
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to work on meaningful housing projects that directly support local communities. You will gain valuable public sector experience while building towards a long-term career within local government.
