Special Projects Surveyor (Major Works) in London

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the leading providers of new affordable housing across North and East London. We are currently seeking an experienced and highly capable Building Surveyor with Project Management skills to join our Special Projects Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise and proven project management experience to work on some of Newlon's most complex and high-profile remediation programmes. Utilising state-of-the-art Building Information Modelling technology to record all our works to maintain the 'Golden Thread' of information.

The Special Projects team is a specialist task force responsible for investigating, managing, and delivering capital latent defect programmes across Newlon's existing housing portfolio. The team leads on the rollout and monitoring of large-scale capital projects, managing contractor performance and applying in-depth technical knowledge of building fabric, statutory processes, and compliance requirements to deliver what are considered highly complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Head of Special Projects, manage Latent Defect and Remediation Projects with a strong focus on external wall defects, fire safety compliance, and latent defects.
• Play a key role in expediting a complex remediation programme aligned with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act. Oversee projects from investigation through to completion.
• Day-to-day management of remediation and latent defect projects, technical coordination across consultants, contractors, and internal teams, and monitoring compliance, safety, quality, and contractor performance.
• Take the lead on project management for works and support residents during major works programmes, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Attend occasional out-of-hours and evening meetings to provide updates to residents and stakeholders, in line with project communication plans and ensuring a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

• Degree or NVQ (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Building Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Chartered with RICS, CIOB, or an equivalent professional body, or substantial relevant experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of cladding systems and external wall constructions; strong knowledge of fire safety standards and Building Regulations.
• Proven experience administering and tendering public-sector JCT contracts; project management and contract administration skills are essential.
• Experience acting in the Client role under CDM Regulations; strong working knowledge of building safety and regulatory requirements according to Part B.

Benefits and Location

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly skilled specialist team and contribute to meaningful, safety-critical projects that directly impact residents, building quality, and long-term asset performance, giving extensive retrofit experience. In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You'll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes' walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

Salary: £68,309 per annum plus opportunity to earn performance related bonus.