Building Surveyor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their Facilities Management team in Plymouth. This full-time role includes delivering maintenance works and compliance surveys across the council's properties, with a focus on ensuring statutory compliance. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and ideally hold a NEBOSH certificate. The position offers a competitive daily rate and quick hiring process.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus upon successful placement

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Building Surveying or relevant property subject.
• Membership eligibility for RICS or CIOB within 18 months.
• NEBOSH certificate in a H&S area is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programmed and responsive maintenance works.
• Conduct condition, asbestos, fire, and accessibility surveys.
• Manage reactive and planned maintenance works.
• Provide technical advice and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Knowledge of construction methods

Planning and building regulations

Project management skills

Cost control skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Digital mapping

CRM systems

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or relevant subject

NEBOSH certificate or equivalent

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in Dvon is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join their Facilities Management 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 within a property maintenance and compliance environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is todeliver programmed and responsive maintenance works, condition and compliance-related surveys across the council’s property estate, ensuring statutory compliance and contributing to the delivery of the council’s Asset Management Plan.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Undertaking condition, asbestos, fire, and accessibility surveys across the estate.
• Acting as the competent person for a defined area of building-related statutory compliance (e.g. fire safety, asbestos, radon).
• Managing reactive and planned maintenance works, including preparing specifications, tender evaluation, and contractor oversight.
• Supporting the delivery of capital and revenue projects up to £500,000 per annum.
• Providing specialist technical advice and compliance monitoring for internal and external project teams.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role, you will require:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying or a relevant property subject.
• Membership of or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS or CIOB) within 18 months of appointment.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent in a relevant H&S area.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Knowledge of construction methods, planning and building regulations.
• Strong project management and cost control skills.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD, digital mapping, and CRM systems.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £420 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £320 per day PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.