Capital Small Works Surveyor

Insight Executive Group are supporting a Charity in North London and Berkshire in appointing a Capital Small Works Surveyor within their team.

The charity is well-established, committed to providing vital support and services across North London and Berkshire. As part of their continued investment in improving our estate, they are delivering a high-volume capital programme of small works totalling over 1.5 million.

Role Overview

This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified surveyor with demonstrable experience in small works or capital project delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a wide range of improvement, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across the estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write clear scopes of works for small capital projects, typically up to 100k in value.
• Obtain competitive quotes from approved contractors in line with procurement policy.
• Instruct and manage contractors, ensuring delivery to agreed specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Undertake regular site inspections and oversee works through to completion.
• Sign off completed works and ensure compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements.
• Provide accurate weekly progress reports with detailed analysis for items such as quotes against budgets to the Assistant Director of Property and Facilities.
• Maintain project documentation and assist in updating property records and asset data.
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and site-based teams.
• Monitor & report all spending against budget and ensuring value for money.
• Prepare annual budgets for Capital works and back log maintenance with cash flow projections

Person Specification

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or related field.
• Newly qualified or working towards MRICS/MCIOB status.
• Previous experience in delivering or supporting high-volume small works or refurbishment projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and refurbishment.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong eye for detail.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with own transport, regularly between North London and Berkshire sites.
• Head Office building management

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the charity, public, or social housing sectors.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and statutory compliance.
• Newly qualified or working towards MRICS/MCIOB status

If you ar interested, please send a CV for a further discussion.