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Equans is looking for a Contract Supervisor / Surveyor to join our team in Leeds on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working within Social Housing. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package

General Overview

The Contract Supervisor / Surveyor plays a key role in preparing and mobilising projects, ensuring all upfront information is accurately generated to enable works to begin smoothly. The role oversees the delivery of multiple refurbishment contracts for the client, Anchor, from a contractual and operational perspective.

Key responsibilities include ensuring effective project mobilisation, supporting site management teams, and, when required, directly delivering projects within agreed budgets and to the required quality standards. The position is accountable for maintaining compliance, driving performance, and ensuring successful outcomes across all assigned refurbishment programmes.

What will you deliver?

Project Mobilisation

• Produce all upfront project information, surveys, and documentation required to enable smooth mobilisation.
• Ensure all pre‑start activities are completed, including risk assessments, programme development, and client approvals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure readiness before works commence.

Contract Delivery & Oversight

• Oversee multiple refurbishment contracts for the client Anchor, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor progress against programme, budget, and quality standards, escalating risks or delays where necessary.
• Support site management teams with technical guidance, problem‑solving, and decision‑making throughout delivery.
• Step in to directly manage and deliver projects when required.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Track project expenditure and ensure works are delivered within agreed budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies without compromising quality or compliance.

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all works meet required quality standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and uphold health and safety standards across all sites, ensuring documentation and practices are compliant.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and quality checks, addressing defects or non‑conformances promptly.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for the client Anchor, maintaining strong, professional relationships.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and communication to clients, internal teams, and subcontractors.
• Manage expectations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate project records, including progress reports, site diaries, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of all required paperwork to internal teams and the client.

Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing best practices.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company van and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Essential:

• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• CSCS affiliated
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in social housing project supervision
• Strong understanding of social housing contracts and procedures
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with construction management software (e.g. MS Project, Excel, Word)

Desirable:

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. construction management, engineering, or business administration)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) certification or equivalent
• Experience working in a similar role in a UK company.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g. CDM Regulations)

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

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As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.