Planned Works Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Edgbaston
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Property Inspections Planned Works Contractor Management Health & Safety Communication Skills Project Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are recruiting an Interim Planned Works Surveyor for a leading Social Housing provider based in Birmingham, supporting property services across the local region on a 6-month contract. As an Interim Planned Works Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering a range of surveying services across housing stock, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard, compliant with regulations, and fit for purpose. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused organisation and make an immediate impact.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting property inspections, including planned works surveys
  • Preparing specifications of work and managing contractors to deliver planned works projects
  • Frontline operational role supporting contract delivery and contractor performance
  • Ensuring all works are completed in line with compliance and health & safety standards
  • Managing projects within occupied properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents
  • Liaising with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure effective communication
  • Monitoring budgets and ensuring cost-effective delivery of works
  • Producing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records using internal systems
  • Supporting the delivery of planned maintenance programmes

The successful Interim Planned Works Surveyor will have:

  • Proven experience in a similar Building Surveyor role, ideally within Social Housing
  • A recognised construction-related qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, Degree in Building Surveying or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of planned works
  • Experience managing contractors and overseeing works on site
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Kyle on [contact hidden] or email me on [contact hidden]!

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