Project Surveyor – Special Projects (Cladding & Fire Safety)

Location: London

Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 + up to 5% performance-related bonus

Sector: Housing Association

Working pattern: Hybrid (up to 3 days per week from home)

We are working with a well-regarded housing association to recruit a Project Surveyor within their Special Projects team. This role focuses on delivering major remedial works related to cladding, fire safety, and latent defects across residential buildings.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, stakeholder management skills, and experience in managing complex construction projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage remedial works packages, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline objectives are met
• Oversee multi-disciplinary consultant and contractor teams
• Ensure all works meet current building regulations and fire safety standards
• Administer construction contracts (including JCT and TPC forms)
• Liaise with residents, commercial tenants, and other stakeholders
• Support legal processes relating to latent defect claims
• Maintain high standards of health and safety compliance

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
• Chartered status with RICS, CIOB, or equivalent professional body
• Proven experience delivering remedial or refurbishment works
• Strong understanding of cladding systems, fire safety, and statutory compliance
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills
• Experience working with CDM regulations in a client role

Desirable:

• Fire safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH Fire, Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, IFE membership)
• Building Control qualification
• Background in disrepair, latent defects, and complex stakeholder environments

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with eligibility for up to 5% annual performance bonus
• 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 with service
• 8% non-contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working (up to 3 days per week from home)
• Modern, well-connected office environment
• Health cash plan, life insurance (4x salary), and income protection
• Supportive working culture with clear progression pathways

This is an excellent opportunity for a building surveyor seeking to take ownership of high-profile safety-led projects in a collaborative and well-structured environment. Please get in touch to discuss further or to request a full briefing on the role.