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Planned Improvements Surveyor
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- NR15, Long Stratton, Norfolk
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £44,505 - £44,505 Per Annum
Job Description
Planned Improvements Surveyor
Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk
Salary: £44,505 per annum
Fulltime: 37hrs per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planned Improvements Surveyor to deliver a range of improvement and maintenance works by assessing properties, identifying the scope of required work, and preparing detailed works orders, specifications and drawings.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Deliver a range of planned improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and to the required quality standards.
Identify suitable properties using existing information from our in-house systems and property inspections.
Liaise with tenants, contractors and colleagues to coordinate works, resolve queries and maintain good communication throughout each project.
Prepare and issue clear works orders, specifications, and drawings to contractors or in-house teams.
Carry out pre-, in-progress and post-inspections to verify quality, compliance and value for money. Provide technical advice and recommendations on property condition, proposed works and specifications.
Liaise with external and regulatory bodies such as Planning and Building Control, to ensure all necessary permissions and standards are met.
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Educations and Qualifications:
A recognised HNC or Building Surveyor qualification or the equivalent experience (E).
Professional membership, working towards, or ability to complete, membership of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CABE, CIH) (D).
Experience:
Relevant experience of overseeing works programmes.
Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, or improvement projects within housing, construction, or a related field (E).
Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation (E).
Experience carrying out property inspections and assessing the quality and value of completed works (E).
Experience analysing and reporting on compliance or performance data (D).
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Sound knowledge of building construction, materials, defects, and relevant legislation (including Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety) (E).
Experience working within social housing, local authority, or similar asset management environments (D).
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues at all levels (E).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to liaise with various audiences both in writing and verbally (E).
Able to work as part of a team and able to work independently without the need for close supervision (E).
Excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines (E).
Ability to identify, develop and deliver solutions to problems that are sensible, practical and proportionate to the risk (E).
Knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration (D).
Excellent IT skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams (E)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits (E)
Personal Attributes:
* Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Please note this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
Closing date: 2nd August 2026
Shortlist date: 3rdAugust 2026
Interview date: TBC
Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk
Salary: £44,505 per annum
Fulltime: 37hrs per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planned Improvements Surveyor to deliver a range of improvement and maintenance works by assessing properties, identifying the scope of required work, and preparing detailed works orders, specifications and drawings.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Deliver a range of planned improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring works are carried out safely, to specification, and to the required quality standards.
Identify suitable properties using existing information from our in-house systems and property inspections.
Liaise with tenants, contractors and colleagues to coordinate works, resolve queries and maintain good communication throughout each project.
Prepare and issue clear works orders, specifications, and drawings to contractors or in-house teams.
Carry out pre-, in-progress and post-inspections to verify quality, compliance and value for money. Provide technical advice and recommendations on property condition, proposed works and specifications.
Liaise with external and regulatory bodies such as Planning and Building Control, to ensure all necessary permissions and standards are met.
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Educations and Qualifications:
A recognised HNC or Building Surveyor qualification or the equivalent experience (E).
Professional membership, working towards, or ability to complete, membership of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CABE, CIH) (D).
Experience:
Relevant experience of overseeing works programmes.
Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, or improvement projects within housing, construction, or a related field (E).
Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation (E).
Experience carrying out property inspections and assessing the quality and value of completed works (E).
Experience analysing and reporting on compliance or performance data (D).
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Sound knowledge of building construction, materials, defects, and relevant legislation (including Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety) (E).
Experience working within social housing, local authority, or similar asset management environments (D).
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues at all levels (E).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to liaise with various audiences both in writing and verbally (E).
Able to work as part of a team and able to work independently without the need for close supervision (E).
Excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines (E).
Ability to identify, develop and deliver solutions to problems that are sensible, practical and proportionate to the risk (E).
Knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration (D).
Excellent IT skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams (E)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits (E)
Personal Attributes:
* Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Please note this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
Closing date: 2nd August 2026
Shortlist date: 3rdAugust 2026
Interview date: TBC