Total 49 job vacancies by Daniel Owen Ltd

Pre-Construction Project Manager
Stratford
£55 - £60K (DOE)

Construction

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Company in the Stratford area that are looking for a brand new Pre-Construction Project Manager to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen, including risk management skills, reporting and presenting to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate collaboration and influencing skills, with key stakeholders.
• Computer literate, with previous experience in managing asset management data, excellent MS office skills.
• Good working knowledge of standard measured term partnering forms of contract
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance for fire risk management
• Excellent understanding of all pre-construction activities for major works projects, specifications, tendering, design, planning, building regulations, CDM 2015 and leasehold consultation
• Knowledge in the field of Mechanical Services and engineering
• An understanding of the Building Safety Act
• Educated in a construction related course, minimum HNC/HND qualification or relevant experience.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Maintenance Surveyor
South London
£25p/h - £35p/h
Repairs and Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known social housing company based in the South London area who are looking for a highly skilled Maintenance Surveyor to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Surveyor to:

• To ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place and adhered to
• Control the commercial aspects of the supply chain gearing maximum leverage and work seamlessly within the business
• Responsible for overseeing some members of the team
• Firm Understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works and maintenance surveying background would be desirable
• Previous experience working in the social housing/local authority sector
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Key Knowledge:

• Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Building Surveyor
North London
£32 - £42p/h
Repairs and Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known social housing company based in North London who are looking for a highly skilled Building Surveyor to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Surveyor who is experienced in managing reactive repairs, voids and damp and mould projects.

• To ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place and adhered to
• Control the commercial aspects of the supply chain gearing maximum leverage and work seamlessly within the business
• Responsible for overseeing some members of the team
• Firm Understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works and disrepair building maintenance surveying background would be desirable
• Previous experience working in the social housing/local authority sector
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Key Knowledge:

• Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate
• HNC or equivalent surveying qualification required

Job title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
Location: Barnet
Planned Works

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Barnet area that are looking for a brand new Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required.

Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will be a vital member of the team, and will work with your colleagues and the client to:

• Support project delivery whilst achieving target margins
• Ensure all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and your colleagues across the Property Services pillar
• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts including all necessary measurement
• Make sure any agreement of variations with the supply chain is documented and recorded

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment
• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)
• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records
• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Quantity Surveyor - Reactive Maintenance
London (remote)
£55K - £60K + Package
Property Maintenance

Are you a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor with a passion for making a tangible difference in social housing? This fully remote role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and the chance to work within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Imagine the flexibility of working from home while contributing to the improvement of social housing through reactive maintenance. This position provides the perfect blend of professional challenge and work-life balance. The role is designed for those who excel in managing costs, ensuring value for money, and maintaining high standards in housing projects.

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of NatFed and SOR codes, essential for the accurate assessment and management of maintenance tasks. A strong background in quantity surveying within the social housing reactive maintenance sector is crucial, as is the ability to work independently and efficiently from a remote setting.

Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting detailed cost analysis and preparing accurate budgets for reactive maintenance projects.

- Collaborating with contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

- Utilising NatFed and SOR codes to assess and manage maintenance tasks effectively.

- Providing expert advice on cost management and financial planning.

Essential skills and experience:

- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working on reactive maintenance projects.

- In-depth knowledge of NatFed and SOR codes.

- Strong analytical and numerical skills.

- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

- Proficiency in relevant software and remote working tools.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to leverage their expertise in a meaningful way. The fully remote nature of the position allows for a flexible working arrangement, enabling a better work-life balance while still engaging in challenging and rewarding work.

Take the next step in your career by applying for this role, where your skills and dedication will be highly valued and rewarded.

Disrepair Surveyor
East London
£50K - £53K
Repairs and Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known social housing company based in the East London area who are looking for a highly skilled Disrepair Surveyor to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Surveyor who is experienced in overseeing legal disrepair cases.

• To ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place and adhered to
• Control the commercial aspects of the supply chain gearing maximum leverage and work seamlessly within the business
• Responsible for overseeing some members of the team
• Firm Understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works and disrepair building maintenance surveying background would be desirable
• Previous experience working in the social housing/local authority sector
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Key Knowledge:

• Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Building Surveyor
South East London
£50K - £55K plus package
Repairs and Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known social housing company based in the South East London who are looking for a highly skilled Building Surveyor to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Surveyor who is experienced in managing Planned, Reactive and Void projects.

• To ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place and adhered to
• Control the commercial aspects of the supply chain gearing maximum leverage and work seamlessly within the business
• Responsible for overseeing some members of the team
• Firm Understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works and disrepair building maintenance surveying background would be desirable
• Previous experience working in the social housing/local authority sector
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Key Knowledge:

• Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate
• HNC or equivalent surveying qualification required

Building Surveyor
East London
£50K - £55K plus package
Repairs and Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known social housing company based in the East London who are looking for a highly skilled Building Surveyor to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Surveyor who is experienced in managing Planned, Reactive and Void projects.

• To ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place and adhered to
• Control the commercial aspects of the supply chain gearing maximum leverage and work seamlessly within the business
• Responsible for overseeing some members of the team
• Firm Understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works and disrepair building maintenance surveying background would be desirable
• Previous experience working in the social housing/local authority sector
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Key Knowledge:

• Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate
• HNC or equivalent surveying qualification required

Damp & Mould Surveyor
Central London
Perm - £50,000-£55,000
Property Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known housing association based in Central London who are looking for perm Damp and Mould Surveyor's to join their team.

They are looking for experienced Damp and Mould Surveyors who are experienced in Damp and mould inspections and works working within a social housing.

• To provide a comprehensive specialised technical service to ensure that potential damp and mould issues, statutory nuisance, structural repairs and insurance claims against homes are dealt with professionally and as expeditiously as possible
  Carry out detailed pre/post inspections on all damp and mould properties, identifying defects and areas of improvement
  Maintaining proper records of visits and inspection findings, making recommendations to senior managers on any areas needing further actions.
  Prepare estimates, feasibility studies, plans, sketches, drawings and photo's as required
• You should have a proven record as a surveyor overseeing various damp and mould projects. Highly motivated with a passion to succeed. Able to identify opportunities for advancing the organisation's mission while maintaining an awareness of the business areas and associated risk.
• Firm Understanding of Schedule of Rates for Building Works
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual.
• Must hold a driving licence.

Key Knowledge:

• Social housing/construction industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate
• Must have proven track record surveying damp and mould projects
• HNC or equivalent surveying qualification required.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

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Damp and Mould Surveyor
South East London
£50K - £55K
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Housing Company in the South East London area who are looking for a brand new Surveyor to join their team covering Damp and Mould projects.

They are looking for an experienced Surveyor who has previous experience working on Social Housing Damp works projects.

Duties:

• To manage all surveying duties within the housing stock and carry out any technical inspections on the planned works projects
• To provide summary reports where required of all on-going managed cases and technical de-canted properties outlining levels of performance of the contractors and performance manage contractors delivering repairs to ensure strict timelines of completions are adhered to
• To undertake technical inspections of the homes including all leased properties to distinguish planned works in line with the companies Policy's
• Commercial Awareness within Reactive Repairs and Damp and Mould projects
• To liaise, monitor and progress all planned maintenance to the home's regeneration stock through its DLO and partnering contractors

Key Knowledge:

• Previous Social Housing experience required
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Experience working on repairs, damp and mould projects
• IT Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Trainee Damp and Mould Surveyor
North London / Essex
£32K - £34K
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Housing Association in the North London / Essex area who are looking for a brand new Trainee Surveyor to join their team covering Damp and Mould projects.

They are looking for an Trainee Surveyor who has previous experience working on Social Housing Damp works projects.

Duties:

• To assist with all surveying duties within the housing stock and carry out any technical inspections on the planned works projects
• To provide summary reports where required of all on-going managed cases and technical de-canted properties outlining levels of performance of the contractors and performance manage contractors delivering repairs to ensure strict timelines of completions are adhered to
• To undertake technical inspections of the homes including all leased properties to distinguish planned works in line with the companies Policy's
• Commercial Awareness within Reactive Repairs and Damp and Mould projects
• To liaise, monitor and progress all planned maintenance to the home's regeneration stock through its DLO and partnering contractors

Key Knowledge:

• Previous Social Housing experience required
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Experience working on repairs, damp and mould projects
• IT Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Quantity Surveyor
South East London
£55K - £65K + package
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the South East London area that are looking for a brand new Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be overseeing various work streams including major planned works, responsive repairs and disrepair projects.

You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required.

The Role:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;

• Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors
• Set up job files and all necessary records
• Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts
• In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment
• Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries
• Assess and cost variations to contract
• Update and maintain records
• Assist with contract valuations
• Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment
• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)
• Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.
• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records
• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Project Quantity Surveyor
Hackney
£60 - £75K (DOE)

Construction

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Contractor in the Hackney area that are looking for a brand new Project Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;

• Procurement of Sub-Contractors: Ensuring consultants and supply packages are within pre-agreed budgetary constraints.
• Tender Analysis: Properly analyzing work package tender returns, attending pre-start meetings, and submitting detailed order placement recommendations to the Senior and/or Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Claims Administration: Administering sub-contractor, consultant, and supplier claims, subject to approval by the Managing and/or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Final Accounts: Properly administering final accounts of sub-contractors, consultants, and suppliers in accordance with the commercial interests of the company.
• Design Team Meetings: Attending design team meetings to ensure compliance with the contract and minimize unnecessary costs.
• Senior Quantity Surveyor Role: In the absence of a Senior Quantity Surveyor, carrying out their role as adequately as possible and informing the Managing Surveyor and/or Heads of the Commercial Department of any difficulties.

• BSc in Quantity Surveying
• Chartered member of RICS or working towards it
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC & JCT) and Standard Methods of Measurement
• Knowledge of Building Regulations (including Part B)
• Knowledge of NHBC Standards

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Senior Commercial Property Management Surveyor

Daniel Owen is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Commercial Property Management Surveyor to join our client's bespoke property management firm in East London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of property management, including service charges, landlord & tenant matters, health and safety compliance, and daily operations.
• Conduct regular inspections across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties in London and throughout the UK.
• Manage the maintenance of properties through third-party contractors, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality work.
• Collaborate with the accounts team on service charges, rent invoicing, year-end reconciliations, and resolving financial queries.

Requirements:

• Minimum of four years' experience in commercial property management.
• RICS qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in standard office IT systems (Outlook, Word, Excel).

If you are a proactive and dedicated Senior Commercial Property Management Surveyor looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a leading consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Contact our London office today.

Quantity Surveyor - Reactive Maintenance
London (remote)
£55K - £60K + Package
Property Maintenance

Are you a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor with a passion for making a tangible difference in social housing? This fully remote role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and the chance to work within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Imagine the flexibility of working from home while contributing to the improvement of social housing through reactive maintenance. This position provides the perfect blend of professional challenge and work-life balance. The role is designed for those who excel in managing costs, ensuring value for money, and maintaining high standards in housing projects.

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of NatFed and SOR codes, essential for the accurate assessment and management of maintenance tasks. A strong background in quantity surveying within the social housing reactive maintenance sector is crucial, as is the ability to work independently and efficiently from a remote setting.

Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting detailed cost analysis and preparing accurate budgets for reactive maintenance projects.

- Collaborating with contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

- Utilising NatFed and SOR codes to assess and manage maintenance tasks effectively.

- Providing expert advice on cost management and financial planning.

Essential skills and experience:

- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working on reactive maintenance projects.

- In-depth knowledge of NatFed and SOR codes.

- Strong analytical and numerical skills.

- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

- Proficiency in relevant software and remote working tools.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to leverage their expertise in a meaningful way. The fully remote nature of the position allows for a flexible working arrangement, enabling a better work-life balance while still engaging in challenging and rewarding work.

Take the next step in your career by applying for this role, where your skills and dedication will be highly valued and rewarded.