Assistant Surveyor - Garages

Opus People Solutions Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 49,594,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Keynes Council is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join their property team on a 12-month contract. This part-time role is 4 days per week initially, on-site at MKC offices and sites.

The role combines technical surveying, estate management and administrative tasks, with CAD drawing duties and liaison with tenants, contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Understanding of asbestos management and working alongside structural engineers.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle with valid business insurance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Council's garage portfolio, including inspections, lettings, maintenance matters, and disposals.
• Undertaking garage, estate, and property inspections, including vacant garages and garage compounds.
• Attending meetings with tenants, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Preparing reports, surveys, plans, property records, and risk assessments.
• Supporting surveying projects with associated administrative duties.
• Producing and reviewing CAD designs and drawings.
• Assisting with property maintenance and asset management activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Asbestos management knowledge

CAD software experience

Driving licence

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Assistant Surveyor (Part-Time) Milton Keynes Council (MKC) On-site / Office Based (4 days per week initially) Part-Time Contract | 12 Months £17.21 PAYE per hour / £21.88 Umbrella per hour Inside IR35

Milton Keynes Council is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join their property team on a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with surveying and property management experience who is looking for a varied role combining technical surveying, estate management, and administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the Council's garage portfolio, including inspections, lettings, maintenance matters, and disposals.
• Undertaking garage, estate, and property inspections, including vacant garages and garage compounds.
• Attending meetings with tenants, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Preparing reports, surveys, plans, property records, and risk assessments.
• Supporting surveying projects with associated administrative duties.
• Producing and reviewing CAD designs and drawings.
• Assisting with property maintenance and asset management activities.

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Understanding of asbestos management and working alongside structural engineers.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle with valid business insurance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Working Pattern

4 days per week initially for the first few months.

Reducing to 3 days per week once training and knowledge transfer have been completed.

Predominantly office and site-based attendance required.

Contract Length

12 Months

Rate: £17.21 PAYE / £21.88 Umbrella per hour IR35 Status: Inside IR35

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken.