Central Bedfordshire Council
Planned Works Surveyor
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Team: Planned Works Surveyor
Job Family: Providing – CBG12 Enabling
Salary: £47,665 - £53,051 per annum pro rata + Market Rate Supplement £5,500 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month
Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date: 26th October 2026
Interview Date: W/C 2nd November 2026
About the Role
It’s an exciting time at Central Bedfordshire’s Housing Service.
The Planned Works Surveyor is an exciting opportunity within the Housing Directorate to ensure the delivery of capital improvements to achieve Decent Homes Standard within our housing stock of some 5,700+ homes across Central Bedfordshire.
Working within Housing Property Services, reporting to the Housing Delivery Manager (Decent Homes), the Planned Works Surveyor will support the capital investment programme, ensuring homes are safe and to meet our obligations to achieve the Decent Homes Standard within the delivery of improvements to our housing stock and contract management of workstreams.
The role is responsible for the delivery, contract management, and quality assurance for improvement workstreams across our housing stock. The role requires technical experience and commercial awareness for the delivery of contracted workstreams to achieve VFM.
You will be someone who puts the customer at the heart of everything they do & embeds equality and diversity in all aspects of the Housing Services delivery.
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Qualifications and Experience
- A building services degree, HND, or relevant professional qualification including a professional Health and Safety qualification(s)
- Must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas of building pathology and building safety compliance
- Knowledge of Housing Services and related legislation including Understanding of the requirements of the Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, Awaab’s Law, and Landlord responsibilities.
- Contract Management Experience and Commercial awareness
- Knowledge in investment, repairs, maintenance, quality, and performance standards
- Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
- A team player, able to work with colleagues across the Housing Service
- Experience and/or knowledge of CDM regulations
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours, and working pattern as part of the application process.
Safeguarding
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
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For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Michael Killeen at Michael.Killeen@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 6846
Application Process:
To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system.
Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI.
Probationary Period:
All new starters will join us on a four-month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role, you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well-supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.
Sponsorship:
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.
Free Information, Advice, and Guidance:
Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) provides free, impartial, information advice, and guidance to those aged 16+ looking to get into work, learning, or exploring a change of career.
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