Planned & Major Works Surveyor
- Sean Cloherty
- Principal Delivery Consultant
Planned & Major Works Surveyor for Social Housing
South London | Capital Projects | £56,849 + Benefits
Panoramic Associates are supporting a social housing provider to recruit a Planned & Major Works Surveyor, tasked with delivering high-quality capital investment programmes that improve resident’s homes and ensure long-term value.
This is a critical role within the organisation’s asset investment team managing refurbishment projects end to end, ensuring contractor performance, and keeping projects compliant, resident-focused, and on budget.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Manage multiple major works refurbishment contracts from mobilisation to final account
- Deliver projects in line with budget, value for money targets, and procurement approvals
- Develop technical specifications for capital works tenders
- Apply expert knowledge across construction, engineering, and maintenance
- Carry out on-site inspections, post-works reviews, and resolve technical issues
- Work closely with contractors and consultants to deliver an excellent resident experience
- Ensure compliance with JCT/NEC contracts, Section 20 consultations, CDM regulations, and the Building Safety Act
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including project leads, housing teams, and external partners
What They’re Looking For:
- Essential:
- MRICS, MCIOB, Degree, HNC or similar technical qualification
- OR significant management experience delivering capital investment projects
- Proven experience managing major refurbishment projects within the social housing sector
- Strong working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and Section 20 leasehold consultation
- Ability to produce procurement-ready technical specifications
- Comfortable working on-site and with residents: approachable, empathetic, and professional
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- Full UK driving licence and business-insured car (mileage reimbursed; parking permits provided)
- Willingness to attend occasional evening or weekend site visits (not regular)
Package & Perks:
- Salary: £56,849 (within 1% margin)
- Retention bonuses
- 3.2% annual pay award
- 33 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Outstanding local government pension scheme
- Mobile working supported (minimum 3 days on-site)
- Employee support programme and health cash plan (covering therapy, counselling, opticians, etc.)
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a supportive, technically skilled team delivering high-impact projects with real purpose. The borough is compact, the culture is people-first, and the opportunity to work on multi-million-pound social housing schemes makes this a strong addition to any surveyor’s CV.
Interview Process:
- 1-stage interview (face to face)
- Includes a 30-minute written task followed by a 45-minute panel interview
Next Steps:
If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates so we can discuss further.
