Project Manager/Senior Surveyor - Social Housing Maintenance
Posted Today by 1772549806
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Scotland
Summary: The role is for a temporary Project Manager/Senior Building Surveyor focused on overseeing a housing refurbishment programme for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Scotland. The position requires ensuring that external contractors deliver high-quality workmanship on time and in compliance with project specifications. The contract is initially for 3-6 months, with the possibility of extension. The role involves significant site visits and collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain project standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and inspect refurbishment works across MOD housing sites, eg full internal strip out and re-build.
- Ensure all works meet required standards, specifications, and health & safety regulations.
- Ensure milestones are met.
- Carry out detailed snagging inspections and report findings.
- Briefing contractors.
- Liaise with contractors, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections and progress.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in a building trade, eg joinery or bricklaying, with proven Social Housing Maintenance experience.
- Delivering a programme of housing maintenance via contractors.
- Excellent eye for detail and ability to identify defects.
- Knowledge of building regulations and quality standards.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.
- SMSTS is essential.
Salary (Rate): £300 daily
City: undetermined
Country: Scotland
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A large FM and Maintenance provider who is delivering a housing refurbishment programme on behalf of the MOD needs a temporary Project Manager.
To oversee the external contractors are delivering on time and to the quality expected.
Temporary Project Manager - Housing Refurbishment Programme (MOD Housing)Location: Home based, covering MOD bases across the Edinburgh and Fife region
A 3-6-month initial contract rolling monthly thereafter.
We are seeking an experienced housing refurbishment individual to oversee a housing refurbishment programme on Ministry of Defence (MOD) properties. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and inspect refurbishment works across MOD housing sites, eg eg. full internal strip out and re-build.
- Ensure all works meet required standards, specifications, and health & safety regulations.
- Ensure milestones are met
- Carry out detailed snagging inspections and report findings.
- Briefing contractors
- Liaise with contractors, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections and progress.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background in a building trade, eg joinery or bricklaying, with proven Social Housing Maintenance experience
- Delivering a programme of housing maintenance via contractors
- Excellent eye for detail and ability to identify defects.
- Knowledge of building regulations and quality standards.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.
- SMSTS is essential
Desirable
- Previous experience working on MOD housing or similar projects.
- Understanding of refurbishment processes and snagging best practices.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly/daily rate- £300 per day basic PAYE
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile project.
WORK pattern: 4 days out visiting MOD housing sites, 1 day WFH
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