We are currently working in partnership with a Local Council based in Surrey, who are recruiting for a Senior Building Surveyor on a temporary 3-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go permanent. The daily rate of pay is negotiable up to £320 via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge of inspecting and surveying a diverse range of property and a working knowledge of building services and have access to a vehicle.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

To provide a comprehensive building surveying service to the Council covering all types of property, with a focus on effective, compliant maintenance

To undertake the supervision and management of repair and renewal works to property owned by the Council including both Housing Revenue Account, and Corporate owned asset

To assist in undertaking condition surveys of a wide variety of both residential and non-residential property

To lead in maintaining robust programmes for ensuring that property is compliant with statutory regulations

Support the Legal and Estate Management teams in providing building survey and inspection advice in relation to the assessment of contractual liabilities, preparation of schedules of condition, the negotiation of claims and to support the Right to Buy process

Undertake audits and inspections of property for a broad range of purposes including energy management and stock condition control

Experience required:

At least four years’ experience of successfully working in a building surveying role to a high professional standard

Experience in working with teams across an organisation to improve services

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

Substantial knowledge of building structures and services and common defects

Substantial knowledge of inspecting and surveying a diverse range of property and a working knowledge of building services

Strong knowledge of building project design, CAD drawing, specification preparation, preparation of condition surveys and building cost estimation

Strong knowledge of construction project procurement, contract management and cost control

Rewards and Benefits:

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Working hours:

37 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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