Fire Safety Systems jobs in Bury St. Edmunds

Senior Planned Works Surveyor (East Region)

Salary: £55,660 per annum and £5,000 pa car allowance

Hours: Full time (35 hours)

Location: Mobile / home-based (with regular travel across East of England)

Benefits: 26 days leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 1.5 days complimentary leave. Option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, enhanced pension, and more.

About us

Hastoe owns and manages more than 7,500 homes across the south of England from Devon to Norfolk. We are a social housing landlord and England’s leading rural housing specialist. We deliver small housing developments in partnership with local communities although, for historic reasons, we also own some housing in urban areas.

We are passionate about providing a first-class service for our customers. If you are enthusiastic, customer-focused, and passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, then we want to hear from you.

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planned Works Surveyor to join our East Regional team. The successful candidate will line manage a surveyor in the East Region and work to deliver Hastoe’s planned and major work programmes. The role will entail effective procurement, delivery, technical compliance and project governance, whilst also ensuring Hastoe maintains and repairs its properties in accordance with legal requirements and demonstrating value for money. You will oversee, guide and be responsible for the major works in the East Region.

Our planned and major works projects typically include: arranging works identified by fire risk assessments; cyclical redecorations; window and door replacements; re-roofing; heating upgrades; kitchen and bathroom replacements; overseeing major/complex repairs; defect surveys; and works to ensure Hastoe’s properties continue to meet the Decent Homes Standard.

The role will be based in the East of England and cover our East Region. Working arrangements will be mobile (home based), with attendance at Hastoe’s Little Canfield Office near Stansted airport two to four times a month, together with regular site/property visits in and around Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and London. This will be a mix of home, site and office working to suit your week so you should be self-reliant, practical, flexible and ready to travel.

Duties will include:

• Prepare specifications, schedules of works, drawings, material and workmanship sections, and contract documents for tendering or pricing by contractors to meet Hastoe’s planned maintenance and major works programmes.
• Prepare project programmes including key milestone dates from inception, agreement of the client brief, to final completion using ActiveH data.
• Prepare cost/spend forecast for each project. Track and monitor performance of its supply chain, delivery of a project to agreed timescales, within budget and to the stated high standard using Hastoe’s approved systems.
• Take the lead as Project Manager and Contract Administrator for each project.
• Process invoices and payments in a timely manner
• Give advice in the event of out-of-hours emergencies that require management input.
• Provide professional advice externally on behalf of Hastoe.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Actively involve residents in project planning and delivery.
• Meet legislative and local consultation requirements in providing accurate estimates and recovering charges.

The full Job Description is available on our Careers Page: https://www.hastoe.com/careers/

About you

You will need to have a good working knowledge of building construction, Building Regulations and Health & Safety legislation. You’ll also need:

• An HNC, HND or degree level qualification in a building construction related subject, professional qualification such as MRICS, RIBA, MCIOB or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience.
• An understanding of building pathology and ability to diagnose complex building related defects.
• Good report and specification writing, experience of ISO9000 accreditation.
• To be commercially astute, socially aware and committed to excellent customer service to all customers, internal and external.
• To be aware of regulations concerning fire prevention, legionella and asbestos.
• To hold a valid driving licence and have use of your own vehicle.
• To be able to set and achieve high standards, be self-motivated and resilient under pressure.

A personal note from Tom Newman your hiring manager:

“This is a key role within the planned works team. As well as delivering Hastoe’s planned and major work programmes, you will also be responsible for managing a Planned Works Surveyor and ensuring the technical standard of our major and cyclical works projects are delivered to a high standard. We are a small but dedicated team managing a broad variety of interesting programmes and projects. We support our colleagues to provide the best quality service to our residents and colleagues and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.”

Benefits provided

Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and 1.5 days complimentary leave, along with the option to purchase additional leave.

Enhanced Pension: Hastoe's employer contributions start at 5% and are based on matching of your own contribution level, plus 2%, up to a maximum of 8% employer contribution.

Other benefits include:

• Flexible working opportunities.
• Annual leave increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays.
• Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership.
• Cycle to Work and Car Leasing Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential phone and online support and resources service with 24/7 access.
• Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance).
• 3 x Life Assurance from day 1, for all pension holders.
• A supportive working environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Long Service awards.

How to apply

Please send your CV and any supporting statement to recruitment@hastoe.com by midnight on Sunday 1 June 2025.

We will be conducting interviews as the recruitment progresses and may close the vacancy early. We recommend applying early.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Tom Newman at tnewman@hastoe.com. For enquiries about the application process please contact the HR Team at recruitment@hastoe.com.

This post is subject to background checks. Follow the link for further information on this: https://www.hastoe.com/background-checks/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £55,650.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification:

• MRICS (preferred)
• NEBOSH (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• East of England Region (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 01/06/2025