Are you an experienced Surveyor with a strong background in residential property refurbishment? Do you have the technical expertise to deliver large-scale housing projects while ensuring value for money and compliance? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking a Void Works Pricing Surveyor to support the acquisition and refurbishment of residential properties, transforming void and street-purchased homes into safe, high-quality, and energy-efficient rental accommodation for local authorities and housing providers.
Working at scale (c. 1,000 homes per year), you will play a pivotal role in reviewing surveys, developing scopes of work, validating contractor pricing, and ensuring properties meet EPC C standards. This is a primarily desk-based role using innovative digital tools and virtual project management platforms, with occasional site visits to oversee inspections and contractor reviews.
What you'll be doing:
- Reviewing digital property surveys and developing detailed scopes of work for refurbishment projects (£20,000 - £40,000 per property).
- Ensuring homes meet EPC C standards, building regulations, and Fit to Let requirements.
- Validating contractor pricing against schedules of rates (NHF and internal) to guarantee value for money.
- Managing projects through digital platforms (e.g. Iris) to track progress, approve milestones, and maintain accurate records.
- Liaising with local authorities, housing providers, and contractors to secure approvals and drive housing delivery targets.
- Supporting continuous improvement by championing technology-led practices.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in large-scale residential refurbishment.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction, compliance, and energy efficiency improvements.
- Commercial acumen, with experience validating contractor pricing and managing budgets.
- Proficiency in technology-led project management and digital survey tools.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders remotely.
Desirable (but not essential):
- RICS qualification (Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying) or equivalent.
- Experience in the affordable housing sector or with local authorities.
- Familiarity with void property management and Fit to Let standards.
If you're ready to use your expertise to help deliver thousands of affordable, energy-efficient homes across the UK, we would love to hear from you.
Package Details
- Competitive salary £50k - £70k (depending on experience).
- Professional membership fees covered (e.g. RICS).
- Travel allowance for site visits.
- Company pension scheme and generous annual leave.
- Opportunities for CPD and career progression in a growing, technology-led organisation.
If you're ready to use your expertise to help deliver thousands of affordable, energy-efficient homes across the UK, we would love to hear from you. if you would like an informal discussion about your suitability for this role please call Philip Foster at Ocean Edge Executive Search on 07881 784997 / 023 8000 1153.
