Special Projects Surveyor – Major Works

Special Projects Surveyor – Major Works

Salary: £68,309 per annum plus opportunity to earn performance related bonus.

Contract: Full-time, permanent.

Location: Hale Village, London N17.

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the leading providers of new affordable housing across North and East London. We are currently seeking an experienced and highly capable Building Surveyor with Project Management skills to join our Special Projects Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise and proven project management experience to work on some of Newlon’s most complex and high‑profile remediation programmes, utilising state‑of‑the‑art Building Information Modelling technology to record all our works and maintain the 'Golden Thread' of information.

The Special Projects team is a specialist task force responsible for investigating, managing, and delivering capital latent defect programmes across Newlon’s existing housing portfolio. The team leads on the rollout and monitoring of large‑scale capital projects, managing contractor performance and applying in‑depth technical knowledge of building fabric, statutory processes and compliance requirements to deliver highly complex projects.

• Report directly to the Head of Special Projects and manage Latent Defect and Remediation Projects, focusing on external wall defects, fire safety compliance and latent defects.
• Expedite complex remediation programmes aligned with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act, overseeing projects from investigation through to completion.
• Day‑to‑day management of remediation and latent defect projects, technical coordination across consultants, contractors and internal teams, monitoring compliance, safety, quality and contractor performance.
• Lead project management for works and act in the Client role under CDM Regulations.
• Support residents during major works programmes, ensuring clear and consistent communication and attending occasional out‑of‑hours and evening meetings to provide updates to residents and stakeholders.

• Degree or NVQ (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Building Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Chartered with RICS, CIOB or an equivalent professional body, or substantial relevant experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of cladding systems and external wall constructions.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety standards, Building Regulations and public‑sector JCT contracts.
• Proven experience in contract administration and tendering.
• Experience acting in the client role under CDM Regulations and a working knowledge of building safety and regulatory requirements according to Part B.

27 days holiday, a non‑contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. The role is based in purpose‑built offices that are part of the award‑winning Hale Village regeneration project, located just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 19 January 2026.

Interviews: Thursday 29 January 2026 at the Newlon Head Office.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer.

No agencies please.