Interim Building Surveyor

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

Job summary

A local authority in Warwick is seeking an Interim Building Surveyor to deliver essential Building Surveying and Project Management duties across the Council's estate. This role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in Building Surveying or Project Management and offers hybrid working. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with managing contracts and understanding relevant health and safety regulations. Apply with your CV before Sunday 17th November.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Building Surveying or Project Management.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM Regulations.
• Proven experience delivering major works or maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of Building Surveying and Project Management duties.
• Plan, specify, procure, and manage a range of projects across the Council's estate.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Budget Management

Contract Administration

Communication Skills

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in a property-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Interim Building Surveyor – £30p/h Umbrella (Inside IR35) – 3 Months Initially (with potential to extend) – Warwick District Council – Hybrid Working

What will you do?

• Deliver a full range of Building Surveying and Project Management duties to maintain and improve the Council's housing and corporate property portfolio.
• Plan, specify, procure, manage and deliver a range of planned works and cyclical maintenance projects across the Council's estate.
• Undertake stock condition and measured surveys, defect inspections, feasibility studies, and post-works inspections.
• Prepare tender specifications, drawings, RIBA work plans and health & safety documentation, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and administer contracts, including valuations, interim payments, final accounts, risk registers and programmes of work.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, ensuring value for money and quality standards are achieved.
• Analyse stock condition and risk assessment data to plan and prioritise programmes of repair, maintenance and improvement.
• Provide clear communication and technical advice to colleagues, clients and residents throughout all project stages.

What do you need?

To be successful in your application for this role, you will need to demonstrate ALL the following on application and through the interview process:

• UK Resident
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Building Surveying or Project Management within a local authority or housing association
• HNC, HND or Degree in a property-related discipline (e.g. Building Surveying, Construction, Project Management) or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience delivering major works or maintenance projects from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Strong budget management and contract administration skills, including experience with JCT or NEC contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AutoCAD or similar software.

What to do next?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a proactive local authority team and deliver meaningful improvements to housing and corporate assets.

To avoid missing out, please apply today with a copy of your CV before Sunday 17th November.