Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Government based in Surrey, who are recruiting for a Building Surveyor on a temporary four-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately and can offer a daily rate of pay of £379.24 per day via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role recently, ideally within Social Housing.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Undertaking surveys including preparing the necessary drawings, schedules of work and/or rates, specifications, bills of quantities, schedules of dilapidation, party wall awards, safety plans and all other documentation

Ensuring that all works and professional services carried out in connection with the survey, repair, maintenance and improvement of property for which the Council is responsible is in accordance with accepted best practice

Remaining aware of current regulations and standards relating to construction work and ensure they are adhered to

Providing general support and advice as required to others in the Council and technical/professional input to other teams relating to building and associated work, and to assist with the delivery of repairs, maintenance and improvement works in which the service unit is involved

Monitoring standards of workmanship on site and contractor performance to ensure that a good standard of product and client satisfaction is achieved and maintained including defect identification and rectification

Experience required:

Experience required in Social Housing

Experience working as a Building Surveyor

Rewards and Benefits:

Able to offer hybrid working – four days on-site, one day remote

Working hours:

37.5 hours per week

Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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Building Surveyor

Job description

Riddhi Shukla