Planned works surveyor

We’re settle, a resident-focused housing association. Working in communities across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and South Cambridgeshire, we provide more than 23,000 residents in over 10,000 households with a place to call home. There is something special about working here. It’s in the values that shape us and the people that make us – us! And it’s in caring not only about the work we do, but also how we do it. We put residents first.We know that everyone is different, so we ensure that we provide a service that is as individual as each resident.

Here at settle we are looking for a Planned works surveyor to join the team. You will work collaboratively with colleagues from across the business while being responsible for contract managing the delivery of the investment programme and providing technical advice relating to operational asset management of the property portfolio.

Requirements

Outline of Key Responsibilities…

• Manage and direct contractual relationships with service providers in line with agreed contracts.
• Provide monthly progress reports on performance to include KPI’s, programme, quality assurance and resident feedback where appropriate.
• Manage on-site delivery of the planned investment work programmes. Ensuring pre/post inspections are completed and on-site H&S inspections are carried out on a timely basis.
• Prepare specifications, designs, contracts and tender documentation to procure works and services.
• Ensure that resident consultation is carried out where required and our residents are kept fully informed of works planned and happening within their homes. Making sure that they have choice and input into improvements to their homes.
• Control and monitor expenditure and issue contract management documentation in relation to works contracts.
• Assist the planned investment manager to inform future programmes of works, helping to design forward plans and budgets.

We are looking for someone who has…

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Manage budgets, ensuring expenditure is in line with budget estimates and forecasts.
• Surveying a variety of cyclical, planned and capital works.
• Contract/contractor management.
• Maintaining compliance by ensuring projects are completed in line with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Be a professional in the housing sector by aiming towards and achieving professional development through the chartered institute of housing.
• Utilise and update settles computer-based asset management system.
• Full UK clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Benefits

In return, we are offering…

• An annual salary of £48,997 per annum
• Hybrid working role-dependant
• Flexible working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Annual Leave – 27 days per year increasing by length of service (up to 32 days)
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Local discounts
• Mental health support and counselling sessions

“At settle we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay.”

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.