Building Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Surveyor in Greater London to manage building and maintenance projects. The role requires a degree in Building Surveying and at least 2 years' experience in a residential setting. The successful candidate will oversee projects, ensuring compliance and quality, while collaborating with contractors and stakeholders. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £32-£35 PAYE, with opportunities for permanent work and significant responsibility.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Autonomy and responsibility

Community-focused projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Building Surveyor within a residential environment.
• Strong project management experience, particularly in planned and reinvestment works.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage building and maintenance projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare cost estimates and contract documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance and project spend.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Building Regulations knowledge

Contract administration

Budget management

Education

Degree-level qualification in Building Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Commercial Surveyor (Project Management Focus)

Rate: £32-£35 per hour PAYE
Contract: Interim / Contract - ongoing or potential for permanent
Location: NW London

An organisation within the public sector housing space is seeking an experienced Commercial Surveyor with Project Management experience to support the delivery of planned maintenance, reinvestment, and refurbishment works across a residential portfolio. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing building and maintenance projects from inception through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with relevant legislation and standards. The role involves close collaboration with contractors, internal teams, and stakeholders, with a strong focus on quality, value for money, and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planned maintenance, reinvestment, refurbishment, and repair projects end to end
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications, tenders, and contract documentation
• Act as Contract Administrator and oversee works on site
• Monitor contractor performance and project spend against agreed budgets
• Diagnose building defects and specify remedial works
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and related legislation
• Build effective working relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in Building Surveying (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Building Surveyor within a residential environment
• Strong project management experience, particularly planned and reinvestment works

Working knowledge of:

• Building Regulations and CDM Regulations
• Landlord & Tenant legislation
• Planning and party wall matters
• Forms of building contract and modern procurement methods

Experience working with SOR and non-SOR contracts

• Strong contract administration and budget management skills
• Ability to undertake site inspections, including working at height where required

Desirable

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or a similar professional body
• Experience working with a direct labour force

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised, methodical, and detail-focused
• Confident negotiator with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach
• Able to manage a flexible and demanding workload with minimal supervision
• Competent using Microsoft Office and digital communication tools

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £32-£35 PAYE
• Opportunity to work on meaningful residential and community-focused projects
• A varied role with autonomy and responsibility

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply for further details.