Interim Building Surveyor

Park Avenue Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Building Surveyor to support a Council's Capital Works programme in West Sussex. This role involves delivering improvement works, overseeing refurbishment projects, and ensuring high-quality standards. The contract offers £425-£450 per day for an initial 6 months with hybrid working arrangements, making it a rewarding opportunity to aid vital tenant improvements.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive daily rate

Impactful work for community tenants

Qualifications

• Recent experience in social housing or public sector capital works.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver capital improvement works, specifically kitchens and bathrooms.
• Support a mini-project to bring 40+ long-term voids back into use.
• Contribute to design and development of large-scale capital projects.
• Oversee damp & mould refurbishment works across housing stock.
• Ensure works are carried out to a high standard, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Contractor liaison

Understanding of building pathology

Education

Qualified Building Surveyor

Job description

Interim Building Surveyor - Capital Projects
Council in West Sussex
425- 450 per day (Inside IR35)
6-Month Contract Hybrid Working (1 Day from Home)

I'm working with a local authority in West Sussex looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to support their Capital Works programme on an interim basis.

You'll be joining a proactive and supportive team delivering a wide range of improvement works across a diverse housing stock of approx. 2,700 properties (houses and low-rise flats).

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering capital improvement works, specifically kitchens and bathrooms

• Supporting a mini-project to bring 40+ long-term voids back into use (originally earmarked for redevelopment), working closely with contractors

• Contributing to the design and development stages of upcoming large-scale capital projects

• Overseeing damp & mould refurbishment works across the housing stock

• Ensuring works are carried out to a high standard, on time, and within budget

Requirements:

• Qualified Building Surveyor with recent experience in social housing or public sector capital works

• Strong project management and contractor liaison skills

• Understanding of building pathology including damp & mould

• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload

The Offer:

• 425- 450 per day (Outside IR35)

• 6-month initial contract

• 1 day working from home

• A varied and rewarding role supporting vital improvement works for tenants

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential chat and full details.