Building Surveyor

MMP Consultancy; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Building Surveyor to manage and maintain a diverse portfolio of Council-owned assets. The role involves overseeing reactive maintenance, planning preventative programs, and leading refurbishment projects. Candidates should possess strong project management and communication skills, a relevant qualification, and at least 5 years of post-graduation experience. This temporary position offers an ongoing contract and requires on-site presence most weeks with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in a relevant field.
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, refurbishment, and construction practices.
• Experience in managing a range of property types, including commercial and historic buildings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to reactive maintenance issues across the property portfolio.
• Plan and deliver cyclical and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Lead refurbishment and improvement projects for commercial and industrial premises.

Skills

Building maintenance

Project management

Communication skills

Solution-focused approach

Education

Relevant qualification in Building Surveying or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority based in Worcestershire. This is a temporary position on an ongoing basis paying £40ph umbrella over a 37-hour working week.

This is a key role supporting the effective management and maintenance of a varied portfolio of Council-owned assets, including:

• Operational service buildings
• Commercial shops and industrial units
• Leisure Trust facilities
• Historic and heritage buildings

Candidates will be required on site for 5 days per week most weeks, with some occasional working from home.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to reactive maintenance issues across the property portfolio
• Plan and deliver cyclical and preventative maintenance programmes
• Lead refurbishment and improvement projects, particularly for commercial and industrial premises
• Undertake building condition surveys and prepare technical reports
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health and safety standards, and council policies
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery
• Provide professional advice on building-related matters to support strategic asset management
• Produce Schedule of Condition and dilapidation reports for the Estates Manager
• Set up contracts, produce Contract Documents (i.e. JCT), and manage contracts

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing a range of property types, including commercial, industrial, leisure, and historic buildings
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, refurbishment, and construction practices
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and commitment to public service values
• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in a relevant field
• Experience of using AutoCAD and producing DWG drawings
• People management experience