Capital Works Surveyor
Capital Works Surveyor – Housing Kitchen and Bathroom
£60.00 Umbrella / £45.00 PAYE (Inside IR35)
Bedfordshire
37 hours per week
Interim Contract
An interim opportunity has arisen within a Housing Directorate to support the delivery of planned improvements and major repairs across a housing stock of 5,200+ homes.
Working within the Planned Works Team and/or Repairs Service, the Housing Surveyor will play a key role in supporting the capital investment programme and major works delivery, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and meet the Decent Homes Standard. The postholder will be customer-focused, embedding equality and diversity across all aspects of service delivery.
Responsibilities
Deliver contract management and quality assurance across planned works and major repairs programmes
Carry out site inspections, surveys, and scoping of works across occupied housing stock
Support delivery of improvement workstreams including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows, doors, and internal/external refurbishments
Oversee major and complex repairs on behalf of the Repairs Service
Ensure quality standards are met and value for money is achieved
Liaise effectively with residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Monitor health & safety compliance on site, including CDM requirements
Report to Housing Property Team Leaders, providing technical and commercial input as requiredRequirements
Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline or Qualified by extensive relevant experience within housing, property services, or planned works delivery
Strong knowledge of social housing standards including the Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, and landlord statutory responsibilities
Experience and/or working knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety
Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-focused approach
Proven experience in contract management and quality assurance within residential environmentsContact:
James at Service Care Solutions
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