Building Surveyor

Park Avenue Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing organisation in East London seeks an experienced Building Surveyor for a 6-month contract. This hands-on role involves managing surveying activities, dealing with complex repairs, and preparing technical reports. The position offers £325 per day with the flexibility of 4 days on-site and 1 day working from home. Interested candidates should apply quickly as interviews are progressing fast.

Responsibilities

• Manage all surveying activity across a defined patch.
• Deal with complex repairs enquiries, correspondence and complaints.
• Carry out property surveys and diagnose defects.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and scheme design drawings.
• Supervise contractors and coordinate multiple trades.
• Manage a delegated budget.
• Oversee works from diagnosis through to completion and payment.
• Scrutinise and approve variations and invoices.
• Ensure works are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Implement robust quality control including post inspections.
• Obtain planning and building control approvals.
• Undertake feasibility studies, option appraisals and budget estimates.
• Act as lead officer for aids and adaptations.
• Provide technical advice to repairs, compliance and asset teams.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and act as expert witness if required.

Job description

Building Surveyor / Senior Surveyor

6 Month Contract

East London

£325 per day (Umbrella)

We are working with a well established housing organisation in East London that is looking to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor on a 6 month contract. This is a hands on role within a busy Repairs and Property Services team, offering strong day rate and a varied workload.

Key Details

• 6 month contract
• £325 per day (umbrella)
• East London
• 4 days per week on site (1 day work from home)

The Role

• Manage all surveying activity across a defined patch
• Deal with complex repairs enquiries, correspondence and complaints
• Carry out property surveys and diagnose defects
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and scheme design drawings
• Supervise contractors and coordinate multiple trades
• Manage a delegated budget
• Oversee works from diagnosis through to completion and payment
• Scrutinise and approve variations and invoices
• Ensure works are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Implement robust quality control including post inspections
• Obtain planning and building control approvals
• Undertake feasibility studies, option appraisals and budget estimates
• Act as lead officer for aids and adaptations
• Provide technical advice to repairs, compliance and asset teams
• Represent the organisation at meetings and act as expert witness if required

Interviews are moving quickly, so if this sounds of interest please get in touch as soon as possible to arrange a call