We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association with a portfolio across London and South East, who are looking to appoint 2 x Major Works Surveyor on a permanent contract. 

This is a fully remote working role with a patch to cover as close to home as possible. 

The successful candidate must be at least HNC/HND level qualified and the salary on offer is £55,000 + Benefits. 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of Major Works, ideally within a social housing environment. 

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Project manage major repairs for the London & Southeast from inception through to completion including diagnosing, specifying, procuring and monitoring which include; insurance claim works, structural damp works, major drainage works, ground works, aids & adaptations, disrepair works
• Undertake contractor administration duties as required including reviewing Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Works, Specifications and all contract documentation
• Effectively manage contractors, carrying out and managing the quality inspection process of works, including pre-start scoping, work in progress quality inspection and post inspection signoffs
• Certifying contractor valuations and claims within this role's delegated authority limits, including interim and final account payment

Experience required:

• Experience in delivering stock investment / major works to social housing or private residential housing 
• HNC/HND in Building Surveying 
• Experience of managing suppliers through long term contracts which include JCT Measured Term contracts or similar

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Knowledge of Quality Control systems
• Excellent technical knowledge in all areas of domestic property maintenance
• Excellent customer service skills

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced pension schemes
• Season ticket loans

Working hours:

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

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

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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