Interim Building Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Building Surveyor to enhance their publicly owned non-residential buildings. This role involves managing projects valued up to £4M, ensuring compliance with legislation, and working on both modern and historic buildings. The position offers a flexible 6-month contract with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role, allowing you to be part of a supportive team while enjoying a hybrid working policy. If you are passionate about building surveying and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management and building surveying.
• Proficiency in managing projects valued between £10K and £4M.

Responsibilities

• Manage and survey publicly owned non-residential buildings.
• Conduct condition surveys and fire risk assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Building Surveying

Condition Surveys

Fire Risk Assessments

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Job Title: Interim Building Surveyor

A forward-thinking local authority dedicated to maintaining and enhancing their publicly owned non-residential buildings is seeking an experienced Interim Building Surveyor to join their surveying team. This role involves contributing to a wide range of project management and building surveying tasks.

Your new role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and surveying publicly owned non-residential buildings, with project values ranging from £10K to £4M. Responsibilities include designing and specifying both new and refurbishment schemes. You will work on various schemes, including modern and historic listed buildings, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

Your new company

The organization is a forward-thinking local authority committed to maintaining and improving their publicly owned non-residential buildings. They are looking for an experienced Interim Building Surveyor to join their team and undertake diverse project management and building surveying tasks.

Your duties

• Manage and survey publicly owned non-residential buildings, including schools, historic, and agricultural buildings.
• Conduct client meetings, prepare fee proposals, and oversee the full design and procurement processes.
• Perform condition surveys, fire legislation compliance surveys, fire risk assessments (FRAs), and handle party wall matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as CDM, Town & Country Planning Act, Building Regulations, and The Control of Asbestos 2012.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and building surveying for publicly owned non-residential buildings. Proficiency in handling projects valued between £10K and £4M, including work on historic and modern listed buildings, is essential. Experience conducting FRAs, condition surveys, and defect analysis, along with strong knowledge of relevant legislation, is required.

What you'll get in return

This interim position offers flexibility, with a 6-month contract that may be extended or converted into a permanent role. You will be part of a supportive team and benefit from a hybrid working policy.