Commercial Building Surveyor

Carrington West; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting an experienced Commercial Building Surveyor to join a South Yorkshire local authority on an initial 3-month contract. You will lead refurbishment and capital works across council-owned buildings, producing technical reports and specifications.

The role requires skills in contract administration, project management and site supervision, with strong AutoCAD and Revit knowledge. Hybrid/onsite work pattern applies, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial building surveying, refurbishment and improvements.
• Experience in contract administration, project management and site supervision.
• Solid knowledge of Building Regulations, asbestos, planning processes and CDM requirements.
• Experience producing technical drawings, specifications and condition reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surveying services across refurbishment and capital works projects.
• Undertake building and condition surveys with detailed reports.
• Prepare technical specifications, AutoCAD drawings, cost estimates and tender docs.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including contracts and supervision.
• Oversee works onsite, monitoring quality, budgets and programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and health and safety.

Skills

Commercial Building Surveying

Contract administration

Project management

Site supervision

Building Regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Location: South Yorkshire
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 3 months
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days onsite

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Building Surveyor to join a South Yorkshire local authority on an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor with a strong background in commercial refurbishments, capital works and property improvement projects, supporting the delivery of a varied portfolio of council-owned buildings and assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver building surveying services across refurbishment, alteration and capital works projects.
• Undertake building and condition surveys, producing detailed technical reports.
• Prepare technical specifications, AutoCAD drawings, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Manage projects from inception through to completion, including contract administration and contractor supervision.
• Oversee works onsite, monitoring quality, budgets, programmes and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Building Regulations, planning requirements, CDM Regulations 2015 and health and safety legislation.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Proven commercial building surveying experience, particularly refurbishment and improvement works.
• Strong AutoCAD skills (essential); Revit experience desirable.
• Experience in contract administration, project management and site supervision.
• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations, asbestos, planning processes and CDM requirements.
• Experience producing technical drawings, specifications and condition reports.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline.