Planned Works Surveyor

Planned Works Surveyor

Salary: £54,260 + excellent benefits

Location: Letchworth Garden City

Hybrid: 2.5 days per week in the office/out on patch, 2.5 days per week working from home.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we're proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we've brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we'd love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we're building a better future.

If you're a skilled surveyor with strong contract management experience and a passion for delivering high‑quality planned works, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Planned Works Surveyor to join our Property Services team. You'll play a key role in managing the delivery of our investment programmes, ensuring works are well‑specified, well‑managed and completed to a high standard.

You'll oversee contractors and consultants, manage pre‑works and on‑site activity, prepare specifications and tender documents, and ensure programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements. You'll also support future planning by providing insight and data to inform upcoming programmes and budgets.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Property Services, Customer & Neighbourhood teams, Health & Safety, and external partners to deliver great outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage contractors and consultants to ensure high‑quality, safe and value‑for‑money delivery

• Oversee pre‑works and on‑site delivery of investment programmes across the property portfolio

• Prepare specifications, tenders and contract documents

• Ensure compliance with HHSRS, Decent Homes, Building Regulations and CDM 2015

• Monitor budgets and expenditure across revenue and capital programmes

• Provide monthly reporting on KPIs, programme progress, quality and resident satisfaction

• Support contract management and performance monitoring through regular meetings

• Share technical knowledge and provide support to colleagues

• Assist in future programme planning by providing survey data and insight

What We're Looking For

You're a confident surveyor with strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple contracts at once. You're comfortable working independently, but also enjoy collaborating with colleagues and partners to deliver great results.

You communicate clearly, solve problems effectively and use evidence‑based decision‑making to ensure works are safe, compliant and high quality. You understand the social housing environment and the importance of delivering services that meet residents' needs.

Must haves:

• Experience working in a social housing environment

• Experience managing multiple contracts and monitoring contractor performance

• Experience conducting property surveys and component replacement surveys

• Knowledge of JCT contracts, CDM 2015, and housing standards

• Strong understanding of building pathology, regulatory compliance and Health & Safety

• Ability to prepare specifications and schedules of work

• Knowledge of HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard, and CDM Regulation 2015

• Good IT skills and confidence with financial assessments

• Physically capable of carrying out site inspections

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle/business insurance

Nice to haves:

• Relevant professional qualifications or memberships

• Experience with asset management systems or digital surveying tools

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £54,260 per annum

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme - up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan - claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids' cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working - hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that's just the beginning! We're also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• 37 hours per week.

• Monday- Thursday 09:00 - 17:30

• Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 16/06/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.