Building Surveyor

MMP Consultancy; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Worcestershire is seeking a Building Surveyor for a temporary 3-month contract. You will conduct property inspections, manage maintenance contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in building construction and at least 3 years of experience in surveying. This role requires being on-site 5 days a week with an hourly rate of £40.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in building/surveying.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including Decent Homes Standards.
• Full UK driving licence and daily access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of tenanted and void properties.
• Prepare legal contract documentation and manage contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Coordinate and communicate works effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Building inspections

Contract administration

Customer satisfaction

Technical report writing

Budget management

Education

HNC in building construction or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority in the Worcestershire region. This is a temporary 3 month rolling contract position with an hourly rate of 40ph via an umbrella company over a 37-hour working week. Candidates are expected in the office 5 days per week.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering essential property services, supporting residents to maintain their homes in good repair and ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance and improvement works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake inspections of tenanted and void properties to produce detailed work specifications.
• Prepare legal contract documentation, tenders, specifications, and manage contractor performance.
• Monitor and supervise a range of capital, reactive, void and service charge maintenance contracts.
• Manage complaints effectively and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Carry out feasibility studies, stock condition surveys and planned maintenance assessments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, building regulations, CDM, and other statutory requirements.
• Liaise with tenants, colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to coordinate and communicate works effectively.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and ensure excellent standards of service delivery.
• Oversee building projects from inception to completion.
• Diagnose building defects and deterioration.
• Conduct inspections and produce detailed reports.
• Investigate and resolve structural and maintenance issues.
• Prepare and manage detailed work schedules.
• Communicate effectively with tenants regarding works and disruptions.

Essential Criteria Include:

• HNC (or equivalent) in building construction or relevant field, or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in building/surveying.
• Experience in repairs and maintenance, contract administration and budget management.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including Decent Homes Standards, CDM, and asbestos awareness.
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office) and ability to interpret and report technical data clearly.
• Full UK driving licence and daily access to a car.