Planned Works Surveyor

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 two Planned Works Surveyors 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)
• Experience in damp & mould and disrepair protocol (desirable)
• Relevant technical qualification (desirable)

What do we offer?

• 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

Current full driving license effective in the UK and use of a motor vehicle for business use, or the ability to get to sites in a timely manner equivalent to motor travel in your own car.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.

What are you waiting for?

The closing date for applications is 5th June 2026

Date of interviews to be confirmed. We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified. The interview will be question-based.

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

If you would like more information about the role please e-mail Tim Goss, Property Asset Manager (Housing), tim.goss@dover.gov.uk

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