Planned Works Surveyor

Planned Works Surveyor

Location: Barnet
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Working Pattern: Office and Site-Based
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Required
Vehicle: Own Vehicle Required (Business Mileage Reimbursed)
Pay rate: £40.72

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Planned Works Surveyor to join a busy housing team, responsible for delivering planned maintenance programmes, structural repairs, component replacement projects, and general building repairs across a diverse residential portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with strong technical knowledge and housing maintenance experience to take ownership of projects from inspection through to completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake pre-inspections, work-in-progress inspections, and post-completion inspections.
Diagnose building defects and identify suitable remedial works.
Prepare specifications, schedules of work, photographs, and technical reports.
Raise and issue works orders to contractors and direct labour operatives.
Manage planned maintenance and repair projects from inception to completion.
Monitor contractor performance, quality, expenditure, KPIs, and work-in-progress.
Assess and manage Schedule of Rates (SOR) coding and variation requests.
Prepare quotations and specifications for works outside existing SOR arrangements.
Review contractor reports and technical recommendations.
Provide technical support and guidance to contractors and site teams.
Attend site meetings and stakeholder meetings as required.
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, HHSRS requirements, and asbestos management procedures.
Support complaint investigations and provide technical responses where necessary.
Maintain accurate records and update management systems.
Build positive relationships with residents, contractors, consultants, and colleagues.
Support the wider Planned Works team and assist with additional duties as required.

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience within housing repairs, planned maintenance, property maintenance, or social housing.
Strong knowledge of:
Building construction
Structural defects
Damp and mould diagnosis
General building pathology
Proven experience carrying out property inspections and defect diagnosis independently.
Excellent understanding of Building Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
Experience working with Schedule of Rates (SOR) and variation management.
Experience managing contractors and monitoring performance.
Ability to prepare detailed specifications, scopes of work, and technical reports.
Working knowledge of Awaab's Law and emerging housing legislation.
Knowledge of HHSRS and asbestos management requirements.
Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills.
Good IT skills, including the use of tablets, mobile working technology, and property management systems.
Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively.
Proactive approach with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong team-working and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer?

Temporary to permanent opportunity.
Varied role combining office, site, and resident-facing work.
Opportunity to work on a broad range of planned maintenance and structural repair projects.
Mileage reimbursement for authorised business travel.
Join a professional and supportive housing maintenance team.
Apply today if you have a strong surveying background within social housing, planned works, or property maintenance and are looking for your next long-term opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed