Project Manager/ Senior Surveyor - Social Housing Maintenance

  • Hays
  • 01/02/2026
Seasonal Construction

Job Description

Temporary role - project manager/ senior building surveyor/ housing refurbishment


A large FM and Maintenance provider who is delivering a housing refurbishment programme on behalf of the MOD needs a temporary Project Manager.
To oversee the external contractors are delivering on time and to the quality expected.

Temporary Project Manager - Housing Refurbishment Programme (MOD Housing)Location: Home based, covering MOD bases across the Edinburgh and Fife region
A 3-6-month initial contract rolling monthly thereafter.

We are seeking an experienced housing refurbishment individual to oversee a housing refurbishment programme on Ministry of Defence (MOD) properties. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and inspect refurbishment works across MOD housing sites, e.g. e.g. full internal strip out and re-build.
  • Ensure all works meet required standards, specifications, and health & safety regulations.
  • Ensure milestones are met
  • Carry out detailed snagging inspections and report findings.
  • Briefing contractors
  • Liaise with contractors, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections and progress.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Strong background in a building trade, e.g. joinery or bricklaying, with proven Social Housing Maintenance experience
  • Delivering a programme of housing maintenance via contractors
  • Excellent eye for detail and ability to identify defects.
  • Knowledge of building regulations and quality standards.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.
  • SMSTS is essential
Desirable
  • Previous experience working on MOD housing or similar projects.
  • Understanding of refurbishment processes and snagging best practices.
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly/daily rate- £300 per day basic PAYE
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile project.
WORK pattern: 4 days out visiting MOD housing sites, 1 day WFH

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