Planned Works Surveyor

Planned Works Surveyor Salary: £54,260  excellent benefits

Location:

Letchworth Garden City Hybrid: 2.5 days per week in the office/out on patch, 2.5 days per week working from home.

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37 hours per week (Monday Friday) Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At Settle Paradigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build.

Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.

If youre a skilled surveyor with strong contract management experience and a passion for delivering high-quality planned works, this could be the perfect next step in your career. About the Role Were looking for a proactive and detail-driven Planned Works Surveyor to join our Property Services team. Youll play a key role in managing the delivery of our investment programmes, ensuring works are well-specified, well-managed and completed to a high standard.

Youll oversee contractors and consultants, manage pre-works and on-site activity, prepare specifications and tender documents, and ensure programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements. Youll also support future planning by providing insight and data to inform upcoming programmes and budgets. This is a varied and rewarding role where youll work closely with colleagues across Property Services, Customer & Neighbourhood teams, Health & Safety, and external partners to deliver great outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage contractors and consultants to ensure high-quality, safe and value-for-money delivery Oversee pre-works and on-site delivery of investment programmes across the property portfolio Prepare specifications, tenders and contract documents Ensure compliance with HHSRS, Decent Homes, Building Regulations and CDM 2015 Monitor budgets and expenditure across revenue and capital programmes Provide monthly reporting on KPIs, programme progress, quality and resident satisfaction Support contract management and performance monitoring through regular meetings Share technical knowledge and provide support to colleagues Assist in future programme planning by providing survey data and insight

What Were Looking For Youre a confident surveyor with strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple contracts re comfortable working independently, but also enjoy collaborating with colleagues and partners to deliver great results. You communicate clearly, solve problems effectively and use evidence-based decision-making to ensure works are safe, compliant and high quality. You understand the social housing environment and the importance of delivering services that meet residents needs.

Must haves:
Experience working in a social housing environment Experience managing multiple contracts and monitoring contractor performance Experience conducting property surveys and component replacement surveys Knowledge of JCT contracts, CDM 2015, and housing standards Strong understanding of building pathology, regulatory compliance and Health & Safety Ability to prepare specifications and schedules of work Knowledge of HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard, and CDM Regulation 2015 Good IT skills and confidence with financial assessments Physically capable of carrying out site inspections Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle/business insurance Nice to haves:
Relevant professional qualifications or memberships

Experience with asset management systems or digital surveying tools Benefits At Settle Paradigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported,…