Building Surveyor

MMP Consultancy; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Building Surveyor in Warwickshire for a 6-month ongoing contract. Responsibilities include managing planned works projects, conducting surveys, and preparing technical documentation. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, a degree in a built environment discipline, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive daily rate and a standard 37-hour working week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building surveying or project management.
• Experience with building surveys and managing construction works.
• Knowledge of fire safety, asbestos, and building services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage works projects across Council's assets.
• Undertake stock condition surveys and inspections.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.

Skills

Building surveying

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in a built environment discipline

Job description

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority based in Warwickshire. This is a 6-month ongoing contract with a day date of 350pd via an umbrella company inside of IR35. The working week will be 37 hours between Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Plan, specify, procure, manage and deliver planned works projects and cyclical maintenance contracts across the Council's assets, including housing and corporate property.
• Undertake stock condition surveys, defect inspections, measured surveys, post-inspections and feasibility studies.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, tender documentation, RIBA work plans and statutory applications as required.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and customers, providing technical advice and managing enquiries relating to designated assets and projects.
• Manage and administer contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual procedures, financial controls and performance management requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, valuations, interim payments and final accounts, maintaining clear and auditable records.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Analyse stock condition and compliance data to help plan and deliver effective maintenance and improvement programmes.

Budget Responsibility

• Housing Investment Programme (HIP): up to 6.7m per annum
• Corporate Property Planned & Preventative Maintenance: c. 1m per annum
• Projects may range from small works under 10k to large programmes exceeding 1m.

Requirements

• HNC, HND or Degree in a built environment discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in building surveying, project management or a related role within a local authority, housing provider or similar organisation.
• Experience of undertaking building surveys and managing resultant works.
• Experience of managing projects in occupied homes or business premises.
• Sound technical knowledge of fire safety, asbestos and building services.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety legislation.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full driving licence or access to suitable transport.