Senior Contract Surveyor

Senior Contract Surveyor

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Salary: £53,760 Per Annum Plus Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Thrive Homes is seeking a highly capable Senior Contract Surveyor to step into a newly created role that combines strategic contract management with hands-on surveying. This role has been introduced to strengthen our oversight of contractor performance, budget control, and compliance across our responsive and planned maintenance services - making it an ideal next step for an experienced Contract Manager or Senior Surveyor with a strong commercial and operational background.

This is a high-impact role at the core of our Property Services team. You'll be responsible for supplier relationships, contract performance, and ensuring works are delivered in line with KPIs and procurement frameworks - all while ensuring quality and compliance are never compromised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial and contractual performance of repairs and maintenance contractors, including regular budget reviews and cost scrutiny.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of client-side repairs - from scoping and procurement through to completion and sign-off - ensuring full compliance with frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Review contractor cost applications and ensure financial control of projects in line with agreed budgetary limits.
• Ensure service delivery meets all legal, health and safety, and quality requirements - including CDM, HHSRS, and Decent Homes standards.
• Monitor performance against contract KPIs, using data to drive improvements and resolve underperformance.
• Build strong supplier relationships and chair regular contract meetings to review delivery, agree changes, and plan future works.
• Conduct on-site inspections to verify the quality and quantity of completed works, ensuring full compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Support delivery of cyclical and major works programmes alongside broader maintenance operations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Property Services to ensure joined-up, customer-focused service delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior surveying or contract management role within housing, property maintenance, or construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets, costs, and contracts within public procurement frameworks.
• Working knowledge of contract administration, supplier relationship management, and contractor performance oversight.
• Up-to-date understanding of health and safety legislation, building compliance, and statutory repair standards.
• A BTEC HND (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, using data and reporting tools to support decision-making.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

What You Can Expect:

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a vital contract management function in a growing organisation. You'll have the autonomy to shape how we manage supplier relationships and deliver repairs and maintenance services, while benefiting from a culture that values accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.

You'll also benefit from:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

This role is subject to a basic DBS check. The successful applicant will be contacted by our People Team with further information if applicable.

Closing date: 25th September 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

The interview process will include an initial conversation via Microsoft Teams, followed by a face-to-face interview for shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.