Interim Commercial Building Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd seeks an Interim Commercial Building Surveyor to support the management of a public sector property portfolio in Poulton-le-Fylde. You will conduct condition surveys, prepare repair specifications and oversee refurbishment works while assisting lease events, dilapidations and rent reviews with the estates team.

The role emphasizes value for money, compliance and transparent decision making; rate, start date and duration will be confirmed with candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property surveys and building defects assessment.
• Knowledge of lease events, dilapidations and rent reviews is valuable.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out condition surveys and inspections of commercial properties and report defects and risks.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documents for repairs and refurbishment.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance across the portfolio.
• Administer building contracts, monitor progress, value works and manage variations.
• Support lease events with technical input (renewals, rent reviews, re-gears).
• Prepare dilapidations schedules and advise on obligations.
• Ensure compliance with building regs and safety requirements.
• Advise on asset management needs and long-term investment planning.
• Oversee contractors to ensure quality, safety and agreed standards.
• Maintain records, budgets and reports for senior property colleagues.
• Liaise with tenants and internal departments on property matters.

Skills

MRICS candidate

Condition surveys

Landlord & tenant

Building regs & H&S

Contract administration

Specs & procurement

Stakeholder comms

Education

MRICS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Poulton-le-Fylde
Contract: Interim

About the role

Our client, a local authority based in Poulton-le-Fylde, is looking for an Interim Commercial Building Surveyor to support the management of its commercial property portfolio. The successful candidate will provide technical surveying advice across a mix of operational and investment property, helping the organisation protect asset value and meet its obligations as a landlord and property owner.

The work spans building condition and maintenance as well as the commercial side of property management. The Interim Commercial Building Surveyor will inspect properties, prepare specifications and oversee repair and refurbishment works, while also supporting lease events, dilapidations and rent reviews alongside colleagues in the estates team.

Working in the public sector brings a strong emphasis on value for money, compliance and transparent decision making. Rate, start date and duration will be confirmed with candidates.

Main responsibilities

• Carry out condition surveys and inspections of commercial properties and report on defects, risks and required works
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documents for repair, maintenance and refurbishment projects
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance across the commercial property portfolio
• Administer building contracts, including monitoring progress, valuing works and managing variations
• Support lease events such as lease renewals, rent reviews and lease re-gears with technical input
• Prepare and negotiate schedules of dilapidations and advise on tenant and landlord repairing obligations
• Ensure properties comply with building regulations, health and safety legislation and statutory property requirements
• Advise on property condition, maintenance liabilities and long-term investment needs to support asset management planning
• Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure quality, safety and compliance with specification
• Maintain accurate records, budgets and reports for senior property and asset colleagues
• Liaise with tenants, occupiers and internal departments on property matters

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor with a focus on commercial property, ideally within local government or another public sector setting
• 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 landlord and tenant matters, including dilapidations and lease obligations
• Sound understanding 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 to deadlines and budgets
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels

The offer

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

It suits a commercial building surveyor who enjoys a blend of technical surveying and property management in a public sector portfolio.