Building Surveyor & Project Manager

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor/Project Manager to oversee housing improvement projects. This senior role involves leading multidisciplinary teams and managing a budget of up to £5 million. Candidates should have a strong background in social housing, proven leadership skills, and a degree in Building Surveying or a related field. The position offers a full-time interim contract based in London, with a focus on quality outcomes and effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing housing capital or improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and partnering arrangements.
• Excellent financial, technical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Manage the full lifecycle of housing capital and improvement projects.
• Critically analyse technical and financial data to justify works and costs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Contract management

Leadership capabilities

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Keystone Asset Management system

Job description

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of Newham Council for an experienced Building Surveyor / Project Manager to lead a programme of major housing capital and improvement works across the borough.

This is a senior, client-side role managing projects from feasibility through to completion, working closely with residents, contractors and consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex and fast-paced housing environment.

Contract Details:

Type: Interim / Temporary Contract

Rate: £450 per day

Location: London Borough of Newham

Service Area: Asset Management - Housing Property Services

Working Pattern: Full-time, 36 hours per week

About the Role:

You will manage a portfolio of housing capital and improvement projects with a total annual value of up to £5 million, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working as Newham Council's client representative, you will lead multidisciplinary project teams and oversee contractors within a partnering framework.

The role involves significant resident engagement, financial and performance management, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring contractual and SLA obligations are met
• Manage the full lifecycle of housing capital and improvement projects, from feasibility to handover
• Critically analyse technical and financial data to justify works, costs and delivery approaches
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with contractors, consultants and strategic partners
• Ensure effective resident consultation using the RIBA Planned Work approach
• Act as the Council's Client Representative across contractual arrangements
• Monitor project performance, budgets and KPIs, challenging performance where necessary
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety legislation and statutory approvals
• Oversee leaseholder consultation and cost recovery in line with relevant legislation
• Chair project meetings and report progress to senior managers, members and resident groups
• Drive continuous improvement in project management systems and processes
• Use the Council's Keystone Asset Management system to manage and record project data

About You:

You will be an experienced client-side project manager or building surveyor with a strong background in social housing capital works.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience managing housing capital or improvement programmes
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and partnering arrangements
• Proven experience managing significant budgets and complex stakeholder environments
• Excellent financial, technical and reporting skills
• Confidence engaging with residents and presenting to large or challenging audiences
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong leadership capability

Qualifications:

Degree-level qualification in Building Surveying, Construction or a related discipline (or equivalent experience delivering capital works in a social housing environment).

Apply Now:

If you're an experienced Building Surveyor/Project Manager looking for your next interim opportunity in local government, we'd love to hear from you.

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