Project Manager/Senior Surveyor - Social Housing Maintenance

Temporary role - project manager/senior building surveyor/housing refurbishment

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

What you need to do now

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