Commercial Property Building Surveyor

Panoramic Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Property Building Surveyor for a 6-month contract in London. You will play a pivotal role in managing a substantial £5m capital and maintenance programme, ensuring compliance and safety of commercial properties. Ideal candidates will have a Building Surveying degree, experience in property surveying, and strong communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to impact sustainability goals in one of London's most dynamic boroughs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial property surveying including diagnosing defects.
• Experience managing maintenance and capital works programmes.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and H&S compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and compliance work packages up to £5m.
• Conduct site visits to diagnose building defects.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Building Surveying degree or equivalent

Job description

Commercial Property Building Surveyor
Contract: 6 months (With Likely Extension)
Location: London
Rate: £350per day
IR35: Inside IR35

Panoramic Associates, a leading specialist in providing interim and permanent professionals to Local Authorities and Housing Associations across the UK, is partnering with the London Borough to recruit a highly skilled Commercial Property Building Surveyor.

Join at an exciting time as they invest in their commercial property portfolio. Working alongside the Senior Building Surveyor and a collaborative team of property professionals, you'll play a pivotal role in managing a substantial £5m capital and maintenance programme, ensuring the borough's commercial buildings remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

This is more than just a surveying role, it's an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment of one of London's most dynamic boroughs, contributing to sustainability goals while delivering excellence in property management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage capital and compliance work packages up to £5m, covering non-statutory remedial works, building improvements, and complex repair programmes
• Oversee reactive maintenance and planned works, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and specifications
• Conduct comprehensive site visits to diagnose building defects and specify appropriate remedial solutions
• Carry out health & safety and compliance inspections, ensuring all properties meet required standards
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documentation
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and contractual obligations
• Liaise effectively with tenants, managing expectations and resolving issues promptly
• Support service charge reporting and assist with dispute resolution when required
• Ensure all maintenance and improvement works contribute to the borough's carbon reduction targets
• Promote sustainable building practices across the commercial portfolio

Ready to bring your expertise to this role? We'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Building Surveying degree (or equivalent qualification in building control, fire engineering, or related field)
• Experience: Proven track record in commercial property surveying, including diagnosing building defects and specifying repairs, managing maintenance and capital works programmes, and contractor performance monitoring and management
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of building regulations, H&S compliance, and statutory requirements
• Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Next Steps

Contact Lola Balogun at Panoramic Associates

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