Building Surveyor

Niyaa People Ltd; North Warwickshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an interim Building Surveyor. This role offers flexible working arrangements and long-term stability. Responsibilities include conducting stock condition surveys, producing specifications, and managing contractors to ensure timely project delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in building surveying, strong knowledge of construction, and excellent communication skills. A degree in relevant fields is essential, along with a supportive work culture and competitive pay at £30-£35 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible working

Long-term contract with opportunity for extension

Supportive working culture

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying, planned works, or housing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and defects.
• Experience producing specifications and contract documentation.
• Confidence working independently and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out stock condition surveys and ensure asset data is accurate.
• Produce detailed specifications, drawings, and cost estimates for capital works.
• Manage contractors on site to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, CDM, and asbestos requirements.
• Assist with procurement and contractor selection.

Skills

Building surveying expertise

Contractor management

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Project management

Education

HNC / HND or Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related field

Job description

Enjoy flexible working, long-term stability, and the chance to play a key role in delivering high-quality planned investment programmes in this interim Building Surveyor role with a well-respected local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a flexible and rewarding position where your surveying and contract expertise will directly support essential housing services, all within a supportive and professional team environment.

You'll be joining a well-established organisation known for its commitment to tenant care, safety, and compliance. This role is ideal for a proactive Surveyor who can confidently manage specifications, contractor performance, and housing capital programmes.

I'd love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Contract, Project Surveyor or Clerk of Works particularly within planned works, capital programmes, or social housing.

As a Building Surveyor, you will be :

Carrying out stock condition surveys and ensuring asset data is accurate

Producing detailed specifications, drawings, and cost estimates for capital works

Managing contractors on site to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification

Monitoring progress, attending site meetings, and resolving issues promptly

Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, CDM and asbestos requirements

Assisting with procurement, tendering and contractor selection

I'd love to speak to anyone who has :

Experience in building surveying, planned works, or housing maintenance

Strong knowledge of building construction and defects

Experience producing specifications and contract documentation

Excellent communication and customer care skills

Confidence working independently and managing multiple projects

Qualifications :

HNC / HND or Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related field

Experience within social housing or capital projects is highly desirable

This interim role is offering :

Flexible working (office / site as required)

Long-term contract with opportunity for extension

Supportive working culture with autonomy in your role

Weekly pay

This role is offering a competitive hourly rate of £30-£35 per hour.

Location & travel

The role is based in Warwickshire with travel to sites across the borough as required.

If this Building Surveyor role sounds like a good fit for you, apply today or contact Jazmin on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential chat