Building Surveyor (£500/day)

Osborne Richardson; Essex; Presencial; GBP 80.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Osborne Richardson is supporting a local authority in Essex to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor for a 3-month contract. The Senior Surveyor will lead a professional building surveying service, focusing on planned preventative maintenance and capital projects across the estate.

The role requires a degree in Surveying with a RICS qualification and experience of working in a politically driven organisation at senior level.

Formación

• Degree educated in Surveying with RICS qualification.
• Experience in planned preventive maintenance and contract management for capital projects.
• Experience in a Local Authority or similar politically driven environment.
• Senior level experience with elected or board members.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the provision of a professional building surveying service for the Council across its estate.
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle of capital projects, on time and within scope.
• Oversee facilities management and planned maintenance for the estate.
• Manage service contracts and contractor performance for safety and compliance.
• Provide property advice to support the estate strategy and community benefits.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Conocimientos

Contract management

Facilities management

Building surveying

Stakeholder management

Educación

Degree in Surveying

RICS qualification

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a local authority based in Essex which is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor (planned preventative maintenance and capital projects) to join them for a contract role. As a Senior Surveyor you will lead on, and be responsible for, the provision of a professional building surveying service for the Council working on a wide range of properties.

Key responsibilities:

• Work proactively and positively with the Estate & Assets Assistant Director and wider estates team to ensure the successful working of Estates in the Commercial & Assets Directorate
• Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of critical capital projects across the estate, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standard.
• Oversee the management of the Councils facilities management operations and planned maintenance across the estate ensuring assets are well-maintained, optimised, and fit for purpose
• Oversee facilities management and project service contracts, rigorously managing contractor performance to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and maximum value.
• Provide comprehensive property advice to support the Council’s broader estate strategy, contributing to the delivery of key services and community benefits.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including tenants, internal teams, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory frameworks, advising on property related issues as required

Applicants for this post should be degree educated in Surveying and a RICS qualification is essential. Experience of planned preventative maintenance and contract management for capital projects, ideally you will have carried this out for a Local Authority. You will need experience of working within a politically driven organisation operating at a senior level with elected or board members.

The role will initially be offered for 3 months but it could be extended beyond this. The rate offered is £500/day Umbrella and this role is inside IR35. Flexible working arrangements are offered, you will need to be on site 3 days a week.

A full JD available on application.