Building Surveyor

The Oyster Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oyster Partnership is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support repair, maintenance and improvement projects across Council properties in Surrey. You will lead projects from survey to completion, drafting specifications and schedules while maintaining strong working relationships with contractors.

This role requires a degree (essential) with desirable RICS/CIOB membership, a solid grasp of CDM and H&S regulations, and excellent written, verbal and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing building projects end-to-end.
• Knowledge of building construction, defects and maintenance.
• Familiarity with JCT contracts.
• Working knowledge of building services installations.
• Excellent written, verbal and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial survey through to completion.
• Produce specifications, schedules and reports.
• Provide contract administration and monitor contractor performance.
• Ensure CDM and H&S compliance.
• Advise internal teams on technical matters.

Skills

End-to-end project delivery

Building construction & maintenance

JCT contracts knowledge

Building services installations

Excellent written/verbal/IT skills

Education

Relevant degree

RICS/CIOB membership desirable

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support a range of repair, maintenance and improvement projects across Council properties.

Role Overview

You will manage projects from initial survey through to completion, producing specifications, schedules and reports. The role includes full contract administration, monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with CDM and H&S regulations, and advising internal teams on technical matters.

Requirements

• Strong experience managing building projects end-to-end
• Knowledge of building construction, defects and maintenance
• Familiarity with JCT contracts
• Working knowledge of building services installations
• Excellent written, verbal and IT skills
• Relevant degree (essential); RICS/CIOB membership (desirable)

Details

• Location: Surrey
• On-site: 3 days per week
• Rate: £400 per day