Interim Building Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is supporting a local authority in Guildford to recruit an Interim Building Surveyor. The role covers surveying, specifying and supervising building works across a mixed portfolio of operational and residential properties.

The post requires MRICS or working towards it, plus demonstrable experience in condition surveys and contract administration within public sector or housing contexts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor in public sector or similar.
• Experience carrying out surveys, preparing specs, managing contractors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building inspections and condition surveys with clear reports and prioritised recommendations
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender docs for repairs and refurbishments
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes across the property portfolio
• Administer building contracts, monitor progress, value work and manage variations
• Oversee contractors on site to ensure quality, safety and compliance with specifications
• Investigate defects and remedial actions, advise on solutions and costs
• Ensure compliance with building regs, health and safety, and statutory obligations
• Support asset management planning and long-term maintenance forecasting
• Maintain project records, budgets and reporting for senior colleagues
• Liaise with tenants, occupiers, stakeholders on property matters

Skills

Building surveying

Contract administration

Stakeholder comms

Public sector exp

Education

MRICS (or working towards)

Job description

Location: Guildford
Contract: Interim

About the role

Our client, a local authority based in Guildford, is looking for an Interim Building Surveyor to support its property and asset function. The successful candidate will take responsibility for surveying, specifying and overseeing building works across a varied operational and residential property portfolio.

The role covers the full lifecycle of building maintenance and repair, from inspection and condition assessment through to specification, procurement support and contract administration. The Interim Building Surveyor will work with internal teams, contractors and consultants, giving clear technical advice and keeping projects on programme, within budget and compliant with relevant standards.

Working in a public sector setting means a strong focus on value for money, compliance and clear record keeping. Rate, start date and duration will be confirmed with candidates.

Main responsibilities

• Carry out building inspections and condition surveys, and produce clear reports with prioritised recommendations
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation for repair, maintenance and refurbishment projects
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes across the property portfolio
• Administer building contracts, including monitoring progress, valuing work and managing variations
• Oversee contractors on site to ensure quality, safety and compliance with specification
• Investigate defects, dampness, structural issues and other building failures, and advise on remedial action
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety legislation and statutory property obligations
• Support asset management planning, including long‑term investment and maintenance forecasting
• Maintain accurate project records, budgets and reporting for senior property and asset colleagues
• Liaise with tenants, occupiers, stakeholders and internal departments on property matters

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally within local government, social housing or another public sector property environment
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or working towards it, or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Experience carrying out condition surveys and diagnosing building defects
• Working knowledge of building regulations, health and safety requirements and contract administration
• Experience of preparing specifications and managing contractors on repair and refurbishment works
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver to deadlines and budgets
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to work alongside stakeholders at all levels

The offer

This is an interim position based in Guildford. Rate, start date and duration will be confirmed with candidates during the application process.

It suits a building surveyor who enjoys a mix of technical surveying and project delivery across a varied property portfolio.