Interim Building Surveyor

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client in the UK is seeking an Interim Building Surveyor for a 3-month contract with hybrid working options. The role involves conducting detailed building surveys, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Candidates should have strong technical skills in building surveying and at least 3 years of experience in a public sector environment. A competitive rate of £250 per day is offered, and the position has scope for extension based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a local authority or public sector setting.
• Strong technical background in building surveying.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and current building legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out detailed building surveys, identifying defects and offering solutions.
• Producing cost estimates, managing tenders, and monitoring budgets.
• Creating working drawings on CAD and clear specifications.
• Managing projects from design through to completion.

Skills

Building surveying

Cost estimation

Project management

COMMUNICATION

Tools

CAD

Job description

Interim Building Surveyor
£250 per day (Umbrella - INSIDE IR35)
Hybrid working available | Local Authority client
Initial 3-month contract - with scope for extension

This role offers a great mix of reactive maintenance and planned preventative work, from early-stage surveys right through to project handover.

You'll be working with a supportive team, playing a key role in ensuring building safety, compliance, and value for money across a range of property-related projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out detailed building surveys, identifying defects and offering solutions
• Producing cost estimates, managing tenders, and monitoring budgets through to final account agreement
• Creating working drawings on CAD and clear specifications to meet construction standards and regs
• Tendering projects via Intend, evaluating both price and quality, and compiling recommendation reports
• Managing projects from design through to completion, with CDM compliance front and centre
• Preparing pre-construction information, identifying and managing risks, and ensuring safe delivery
• Reviewing the Health & Safety file at handover to confirm all contractor documentation is in place

What we're looking for:

• UK Resident
• Strong technical background in building surveying
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a local authority or public sector setting
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and current building legislation
• Confident producing detailed drawings, specs, and tender documents
• A team player who can communicate well with stakeholders and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions

Interested?

This role will move quickly - if it sounds like a good fit, send over your CV to get the ball rolling.

Interviews are being arranged as suitable profiles come through.