Building Surveyor

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for a 3-6 month contract to ensure safety compliance and maintain high standards across a diverse property portfolio. The successful candidate will deliver maintenance programs and manage capital repair projects, overseeing budgets and collaborating with internal teams. This position requires a degree level qualification and experience in local authority operations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering R&M programs and managing contractors.
• Knowledge of local authority operations.
• Strong interpersonal behaviors: respect, accountability, openness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure asset compliance, safety, and maintenance.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programs.
• Manage capital repair projects through procurement.

Skills

Asset compliance

Managing budgets

Stakeholder management

Maintenance program delivery

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Job description

3-6 month contract with a local authority

Summary

• We’re seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for a 3‑6 month contract with a local authority. This hands‑on role is crucial for ensuring safety compliance and maintaining high standards across a diverse range of assets within the council’s property portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Ensure asset compliance, safety, and maintenance.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programs for the portfolio of assets.
• Manage capital repair projects (100k plus) through procurement and implementation.
• Oversee budgets, contracts and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain property data and performance metrics.

Experience

• Experience delivering R&M programs, managing contractors, budgets and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of local authority operations.
• Behaviors: respect, accountability, togetherness, openness, curiosity.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• The role closes on 6th October 2025; apply ASAP.

We’re seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support Council’s property portfolio. This is a hands‑on role ensuring safety, compliance, and high standards across a diverse range of assets.