We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a housing association that specialises in providing accessible and adaptable homes, for a planned works surveyor on a permanent basis.

A valid driving license and personal vehicle are essential, including business insurance. The client will be providing an annual car allowance of £2,621 on top of an annual salary of £44,300. This is a full-time role totalling 37hrs per week.

Day to day duties will include:
* To carry out periodic scheme inspections for health and safety compliance checks to fire detection, lighting, call systems and water systems in accordance with policy and procedures
* Work with colleagues to procure contractors and consultants in accordance with the companies’ rules
* Prepare specifications and contract documents for individual projects and programmes
* Ensure that all statutory requirements are met, including Construction Design & Management regulations, and that Building Control and planning requirements are met when applicable
* Ensure that contracts are signed, and that statutory requirements are met, before work commences
* Provide cost and project information on a timely basis to allow section 20 requirements to be met in schemes with leaseholders
* Manage contracts, including issuing orders, chairing progress meetings, authorising payments, and managing any delays to the programme that may occur
* Produce progress reports when required and exercise overall control of the project / programme costs within its approved budget
* Ensure that customer feedback is obtained and acted upon
* Contribute to the wider Assets team in devising specifications, standards and in selecting building products
* Contribute to the wider Assets team in developing budgets and future planned projects
* Comply with company policies and procedures at all times