Senior Contract Surveyor

Thrive Homes

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: 3rd October 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.