Project Manager / Surveyor in High Wycombe

Overview

Join SettleParadigm’s Property Team and lead the delivery of major capital works projects across our housing portfolio. From detailed surveys and specifications to tendering and completion, you’ll manage insurance, disrepair, structural, and large-scale investment works within a £10m shared budget. Ensure compliance with Decent Homes Standards, CDM regulations, and carbon reduction goals while driving cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Your expertise will help us build better homes and stronger communities.

The role is hybrid and you will be required to attend our office in High Wycombe, Bucks for at least 2 days per week plus some site visits and the remainder at home/remote.

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 27,000 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.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of major capital works projects, from inception to completion. You’ll lead with clarity and professionalism, ensuring efficient delivery of stock investment programmes—including roofs, refurbishments, disrepair, insurance, and improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of project delivery: design, specification, tendering, installation, and sign-off.
• Overseeing contract administration, procurement (JCT), health & safety compliance, and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Building strong partnerships with specialist contractors to deliver high-quality, customer-focused, value-for-money services.
• Driving innovation through research and adoption of best practices and emerging technologies.
• Providing monthly updates on delivery, financials, health & safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Leading a team to deliver consistent, customer-focused services and achieve stretch targets.

What Success Looks Like

• Effective management of a £10 million annual budget.
• Meeting and exceeding unit output targets.
• Optimising surplus value and ensuring top-tier health & safety performance.
• Delivering projects on time, with minimal delays and maximum customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrating continuous improvement and value for money.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves:

• Professional qualification (RICS or similar) and minimum HND in Building Construction or degree in Building Surveying.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing large-scale property capital works.
• Strong contract management skills (JCT), property surveys, and procurement experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness, analytical ability, and IT proficiency.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams and contractors.
• Health & Safety awareness and a current driving licence.

Nice-to-have:

• CITB-standard Health & Safety training.

Why Join Us

Be part of a values-led organisation with a clear social purpose.

Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where your expertise makes a real difference.

Help us shape stronger communities and deliver homes people are proud to live in.

If you’re ready to grow your career while building a better future, apply today and join us on our journey.

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.

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)

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.