Yolk Recruitment Ltd
planned works surveyor
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Planned Works Surveyor
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 + £5,000 market supplement
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37 hours)
Location: Devon, Hybrid working and flexible hours available
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Role Overview
This role is focused on delivering planned investment programmes that improve the quality, safety, and sustainability of the housing stock. You will manage planned and cyclical maintenance projects from specification through to completion, ensuring works are delivered to a high standard, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant legislation. The role combines technical surveying, contract management, and resident liaison to deliver excellent outcomes for tenants.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver planned and cyclical maintenance programmes across the housing stock
- Prepare specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation, and contract information for planned maintenance and improvement projects
- Procure, manage, and monitor contractors and consultants delivering planned works
- Carry out site inspections during and after works to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money
- Ensure projects comply with current legislation, including CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and health and safety requirements
- Monitor contractor performance, programme delivery, and budget expenditure
- Maintain accurate property, project, and asset management records and produce performance reports where required
- Liaise with tenants and leaseholders, ensuring they are kept informed throughout planned works programmes
- Support the delivery of adaptation works and wider asset improvement projects where required
- Provide technical advice on housing maintenance, alterations, and improvements to colleagues, residents, and other stakeholders
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Key Requirements
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- HNC (or equivalent) in Building Construction or a related discipline
- Qualified Building Surveyor (or equivalent building-related qualification)
- Knowledge of planned maintenance, building construction, and contract management
- Good understanding of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and health and safety legislation
- Knowledge of housing maintenance, repairs, and planned investment programmes
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Right to work in the UK
Experience
- Experience managing planned maintenance or capital improvement projects within housing or a similar property environment
- Experience preparing specifications, tender documentation, and contract administration
- Experience managing contractors and monitoring quality, compliance, and programme delivery
For more information, please contact Branwen Johns on 07458 163 873 or email your CV.
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