Project Surveyor - Planned Works

New Year – New Career?

We’re really excited about the future at Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, and we want YOU to be part of that journey. We’re looking for a Project Surveyor to join our successful Asset Team

We're offering an excellent salary of £38,464, plus some great benefits.

As a Project Surveyor, you will Assist the Planned/Estates Works Project Manager in ensuring Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) deliver a successful and excellent service within a contracting environment for the provision of all aspects of Estate based works, Aids and Adaptations & planned & cyclical maintenance across the organisation.

What is Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for?

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership is an impressive company to work for and have been awarded a ‘one to watch’ status in our Best Companies survey. This role is flexible under our agile working policy; therefore, you will be able to work from wherever is suitable to complete the task at hand. This might be at home, on site, at our office located in Boston or Grimsby, or somewhere else!  A current full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes will be required.

Ideal candidate will live within travelling distance to Lincolnshire.

What additional benefits will I get from working for Lincolnshire Housing Partnership?

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our fantastic corporate training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year pro rata (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let’s be there for each other!
• Career Development & Encouragement

What will I be asked to do as a Project Surveyor?

• Assist with the preparation of procurement/contract documentation such as ITT, specifications and schedules of work and undertake procurement exercises through e-tendering portals in line with LHP procedures.
• Maintain effective contractor management by negotiating and communicating on a regular basis to ensure effective progress, quality workmanship to ensure continuous improvement and achievement of ‘best value’ in line with specification and contract requirements.
• Responsible for managing contracts and workstreams in accordance with the current version of the approved Contract Management Procedure and relevant contract administration requirements.
• To ensure accurate collation of all appropriate and necessary information relating to LHP’s assets using latest technology to ensure our data systems are up to date.
• Where appropriate provide comprehensive periodic budget information and monitoring on a timely basis to enable accurate budget reporting, forecasting and planning.

What skills, attributes and experience will I need as a Project Surveyor?

• Minimum of 2 years demonstrable working experience managing the delivery of planned/cyclical investment works in a social housing or similar setting.
• A proven experience in the management of external contractors, ranging from mobilisation to delivery, performance management of KPI’s and effective financial management, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Experience of chairing/leading on progress/performance and review meetings with external contractors
• Ability to collate, analyse, develop, write and present performance reports on all areas of responsibly on a regular basis.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to keeping up to date with developments in the sector with regards asset management and investment works.
• Working knowledge of the current planning and building regulations and ensuring up to-date with new developments,
• Excellent working knowledge of Section 20 Consultation and Party Wall Act.

What Qualifications will I need as a Project Surveyor?

• Higher National Certificate/BTEC National Certificate in Construction
• UKATA Asbestos Awareness
• Level 2 Electrical Safety Awareness
• Level 2 Gas Safety Awareness
• Level 2 Legionella Awareness
• Decent Homes Standard
• RDSAP Data Collection
• HHSRS
• S20 Consultation
• Homes Act 2018

Please download the full key responsibilities, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role from the supporting document below.

What opportunities will I have for progression?

At LHP we are committed to investing in the development of our employees to enable them to realise their potential.  There are many opportunities that LHP will provide you with to enhance your skills and assist in your career progression.

We measure our success within this area by the number of internal promotions that we can achieve and that we are able to retain our best talent.  The natural career progression route that would be applicable to your role is Project Manager.

Offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References.

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we’re committed to creating great homes and strong communities. Our vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is to be an open, inclusive organisation that recognises and respects all our communities and supports everyone to thrive.

You can read our full EDI Vision at:https://www.lincolnshirehp.com/about-lhp/corporate/edi-vision/

At LHP, we have an ambition to be a Net Zero organisation by 2050. Our vision for a sustainable future underpins everything we do. Our net zero roadmap will guide our business decisions over the coming years, and will ensure we are decreasing our impact on the environment in line with science based targets. We are looking for someone who shares this passion and can support us with achieving this vision