Planned Works Surveyor

2 weeks ago

Dover CT, United Kingdom Dover District Council Full time

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The iconic Dover castle, the spectacular White Cliffs country, Sandwich - perhaps the most complete medieval market town in Britain - and the flourishing seaside resort of Deal, all surrounded by the garden of England, are just some of the great reasons for you to choose Dover. Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do.

As an employer, the Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive.

The role

We are embarking on an exciting journey to provide an extensive capital works programme following a full condition survey of our housing stock.

To achieve this we are looking to appoint a Planned Works Surveyor who can help deliver a number of work programmes. Working within the Property Assets team and reporting to the Principal Planned Works Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of the planned works improvement programme to Council owned properties.

You will be part of a team working to ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations to provide tenants with safe and well maintained homes.

The successful candidate will be a team player and will fit seamlessly into our busy team, sharing our commitment to deliver excellence.

What are we looking for?

  • Building/ Surveying qualification in a relevant field
  • A minimum of 2 years relevant experience (desirable)
  • A good working knowledge of building construction, property defects, contract management and procurement
  • Good ICT skills
  • The ability to be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team
  • An understanding of related building and housing regulations and legislation.
  • Experience of working in the public sector (desirable)
  • Relevant technical qualification (desirable)

This role requires a driving license or the ability to get to locations in a timely manner equivalent to motor travel in your own vehicle.

What do we offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:

  • Competitive salary and generous annual leave
  • Flexible working hours (37 hours per week with hybrid working arrangement, pattern to be agreed with line manager).
  • Opt-in local government pension scheme, with the opportunity for staff to make advanced voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
  • Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discount scheme, including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
  • On-site parking
  • Cycle2Work scheme

Due to the nature of this role an Enhanced DBS check will be required as part of pre-employment checks.

What are you waiting for?

The closing date for applications is 28th October 2025.

Date of interviews to be confirmed but will be within 2 weeks of the closing dates. The interview will be question-based.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £41,753.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/10/2025

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