Building Surveyor

Service Care Solutions - Construction; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Derbyshire is seeking a Building Surveyor to deliver comprehensive surveying and maintenance services. This role involves leading inspections, preparing detailed reports, and managing building projects. Candidates should have a Chartered Surveyor qualification and experience in local authority settings. Strong project management and attention to detail are essential for ensuring compliance and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a local authority environment.
• Proven track record of managing building projects.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead building inspections and condition surveys.
• Provide Chartered Surveyor advice on client proposals.
• Manage repair and maintenance works ensuring compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Knowledge of local authority processes

Education

Chartered Surveyor qualification

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in Derbyshire is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join their Property, Projects and Technical Services team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive surveying, maintenance and monitoring service to the level expected of a Chartered Surveyor, ensuring that land, buildings, and properties remain safe, compliant, and operational. Carry out inspections, condition surveys, and prepare reports including defect diagnosis with priorities, recommendations, costings, and compliance issues. Manage building projects, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, on time, to budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead building inspections and condition surveys, providing detailed reports with defect diagnosis, priorities, recommendations, and costings.
• Provide professional Chartered Surveyor advice on feasibility, practicality, and estimated costs of client proposals.
• Authorise and manage repair and maintenance works, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications, drawings, and estimates for minor and major works, including refurbishments, adaptati...