Major Works Surveyor

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14

Job specializations:

Construction
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Construction Manager/ Foreman

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70632 GBP Yearly GBP 70632.00 YEAR

Our client, based in North London, is currently recruiting for a Major Works Surveyor on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The annual salary will be £70,632 per annum plus eligibility to earn up to 5% performance related pay.

The ideal candidate will have a Building Surveyor degree or equivalent.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Oversee and project manage latent defects and major remedial works across individual buildings, supported by the Head of Special Project
Procure and manage construction and consultancy contracts for major defect and remedial works project
Ensure works comply with relevant standards, regulations and fire safety requirement
Oversee technical solutions to ensure projects are robust, cost-effective and delivered to a high standard
Liaise with residents, commercial tenants and stakeholders, managing complaints, access and decanting requirements
Manage contractor and consultant performance, ensuring procurement, contractual and statutory compliance
Monitor project costs, documentation, handovers and health & safety requirements
Ensure contractors comply with health & safety procedures and statutory obligations
Work collaboratively as part of the wider Property Management team

Experience required:

Experience managing major remedial works, latent defects and construction projects across residential properties
Strong experience in contractor, consultant and contract management, including procurement, costs and compliance
Experience managing stakeholder relationships while ensuring Health & Safety, fire safety and statutory compliance

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

Strong knowledge of building defects, remedial works, construction standards and fire safety requirements
Skilled in project, contractor and contract management, including procurement, cost control and compliance
Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills across residents, contractors and consultants

Rewards and Benefits:

Hybrid working- 2/3 days working from home after 6 weeks

Working hours:

35 hours per week
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.