Interim Building Surveyor

Randstad Construction & Property; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Repairs, Maintenance & Planned Works team. The role involves managing housing maintenance, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of building contracts and regulations, with opportunities for professional development. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of building contracts and repairs practice.
• Working knowledge of the Party Wall Act.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of construction and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Make day-to-day decisions on the maintenance of housing stock.
• Balance workload and prioritise cases according to needs.
• Manage complaints and casework effectively.

Skills

Building contracts

Party Wall Act

Repairs practice

Building construction

Building regulations

Structural engineering

Project Management

Education

MCIOB

MRICS

Job description

Currently this client is in need of an experienced Building Surveyor with a successful track record working within the Housing sector to join our Repairs, Maintenance & Planned works team.

Role Responsibilities:

• The Senior Surveyor will have expertise to make day-to-day decisions on the maintenance of the Council's housing stock.
• Working to demanding performance standards, maintaining close control over budgets & close oversight of the health and safety are the key demands of the job.

• They will be expected to balance workload and prioritise cases according to the needs of the business and residents.

• In addition to the core duties of the role, there is a need to co-operate closely with other departments in the council to provide a joined-up service to our residents.
• The effective management of complaints and casework is crucial to guarantee the high performance of the service.

Essential Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of building contracts
• A thorough working knowledge of the Party Wall Act and make awards on behalf of the council or clients.
• Thorough knowledge of repairs practice and planning.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of building construction and Building regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of structural engineering and the Housing Construction and Regeneration Act.
• Project Management
• MCIOB or MRICS ideal but not required

Rate:

• Inside IR35
• 400- 450

Please apply with submission of your CV.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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