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 partnersWhat 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 interviewNext 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