Contract Manager / Surveyor – 55K - London

Job Title: Contract Manager / Surveyor – 55K - London

Reports To: Operations Manager / Director
Location: Various sites across London and the Home Counties

About the Role

A leading specialist contractor within the home adaptations sector is seeking an experienced Contract Manager / Surveyor to join their growing team. The company delivers high-quality adaptations that enable elderly and less able clients to live independently, offering a comprehensive range of solutions and maintaining exceptional professional standards.

Due to continued expansion and diversification of project streams, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially and operationally astute individual to take ownership of tendering, pricing, and project delivery. The successful candidate will work both autonomously and collaboratively within a wider contracts team to ensure that all client requirements are met to the highest standard.

 

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee site-based Health and Safety and obtain all necessary permissions, including Planning, Building Control, and build-over agreements.
- Review project documentation and liaise closely with site supervisory staff.
- Interpret written specifications and assess how existing structures and services impact proposed designs.
- Produce CAD scheme designs based on surveys and specifications (training available if required).
- Prepare and price tenders using Schedules of Rates (SORs), with specific experience of NHF SORs essential.
- Manage valuations and final account agreements with clients and subcontractors.
- Supervise the installation of wet rooms, accessible kitchens, and full-house adaptation projects from setup through to completion.
- Manage site teams and oversee commercial delivery, including subcontractor payments and cost control.
- Resolve client and subcontractor disputes efficiently and professionally.
- Communicate effectively with clients, Occupational Therapists, and end users.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reports using Word and Excel.
- Undertake any additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of projects.

Skills and Experience

- Proven experience in contract management or surveying within construction or home adaptation sectors.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project cost control.
- Experience working with NHF Schedule of Rates (SORs).
- Excellent communication and client management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; CAD knowledge advantageous.
- Understanding of disability design principles and the Equality Act 2010 beneficial but not essential.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across various sites.

Person Specification

- Experience in standard bathroom and kitchen replacement projects.
- Knowledge of disrepair works and remedial maintenance.
- Experience managing damp and mould remediation projects.

 

What’s on Offer

- Salary: £52,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

- 3-month probation period
- Monday to Friday – 8 hours a day.
- 25 days’ annual leave.
- Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment).
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life insurance.
- Company car (EV) or optional car allowance.
- Discretionary annual performance-related bonus scheme.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive, and dynamic team environment where training and professional development are actively encouraged. As the organisation continues to grow, there