Building Surveyor

Carrington West; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a highly skilled Interim Building Surveyor to join their Technical Team in Warwick. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead on disrepair and HHSRS casework while managing a variety of construction projects across residential and commercial assets. You will play a vital role in improving homes and ensuring compliance with regulations. If you have a proactive approach and a strong technical background, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team dedicated to delivering high standards and long-term solutions in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in local authority building surveying.
• Strong knowledge of disrepair law and landlord obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on disrepair and HHSRS casework, ensuring proactive responses.
• Manage construction projects, ensuring compliance and value for money.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Disrepair Law

HHSRS Regulations

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Interim Building Surveyor
Warwick District Council
6 month initial contract (with view to extend)
£28p/h Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join Warwick's Technical Team - someone who can balance a strong technical background with a proactive approach to improving homes, reducing disrepair, and ensuring their property portfolio is fit for the future.

You'll lead on disrepair and HHSRS casework, while also supporting wider responsibilities including planned and cyclical maintenance, condition surveys, and project delivery across both residential and commercial assets.

Your key responsibilities will include:
·Taking ownership of disrepair cases, ensuring a proactive response to HHSRS-related issues
·Carrying out condition and dilapidation surveys, and regular property inspections
·Supporting the delivery of planned, cyclical, and capital works programmes
·Managing a variety of construction projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
·Overseeing contractors, monitoring quality and budgets, and ensuring value for money
·Identifying opportunities to improve services with a strong customer-first approach
·Advising on technical solutions across both housing and corporate/commercial assets

What do you need?
To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate ALL the following on application and through the interview process:
·UK Resident
·MUST have minimum 3 years' experience of working in a local authority building surveying/project management post.
·Strong knowledge of disrepair law, HHSRS regulations, and landlord obligations
·Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including tenants and contractors
·A proactive, collaborative approach to delivering high standards and long-term solutions

To apply or learn more, please share your CV, then get in touch with Cheryll or Melanie at Carrington West by Monday 5th May 2025