Senior Building Surveyor

Service Care Solutions; Gosport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Hampshire seeks an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to manage and improve a housing stock of approximately 3,000 properties. This hands-on role involves surveying, asset management, contract administration, and team leadership. Responsibilities include leading projects, managing contracts, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate has a degree in Building Surveying, strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, and proven budget management skills. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Building Surveying or a construction-related discipline.
• Proven experience in undertaking and overseeing stock condition surveys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver planned and reactive projects across housing and corporate assets.
• Survey housing stock, diagnose defects, and determine appropriate remedial solutions.
• Manage repairs and maintenance for allocated assets.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Excellent understanding of building construction

Proven experience with stock condition surveys

Demonstrable experience in budget management

Confident people manager

Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Education

Degree or HNC in Building Surveying

RICS or CIOB membership (ideally)

Tools

Asset/stock management systems

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor – Hampshire based Local Authority

£30 PAYE / £38 per hour – Umbrella LTD
37 hours per week
6 months temporary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join a well‑established Property & Housing Services team within a Hampshire based local authority.

Working within a borough known for its strong maritime heritage, coastline, and ongoing regeneration opportunities, you will play a key role in managing and improving a housing stock of circa 3,000 properties, alongside a varied portfolio of commercial and corporate assets.

This is a senior, hands‑on role with responsibility for surveying, asset management, contract administration, and team leadership, supporting the Property Services Manager in delivering a high‑quality repairs, maintenance, and capital works service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver planned and reactive projects across housing and corporate assets, acting as Contract Administrator under JCT and NEC contracts
• Survey housing stock and commercial assets, diagnose defects, and determine appropriate remedial solutions
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation, cost estimates, and manage contracts from inception to completion
• Deliver projects typically ranging from £50,000 to £1m+, including:
  • External and communal decorations
  • Fire safety and cladding works
  • Window replacements and re‑roofing
  • Electrical works, extensions, and structural repairs
• Manage repairs and maintenance for allocated assets, ensuring accurate stock condition data is maintained
• Support the development of planned maintenance programmes and cyclical works
• Procure, manage, and monitor contractors in line with public sector procurement regulations
• Line‑manage and develop a team of Building Surveyors, allocating workloads and supporting professional development
• Liaise with residents, leaseholders, councillors, internal stakeholders, and building users to manage expectations and service delivery
• Deputise for the Property Services Manager as required and support wider service objectives

Requirements

• Degree or HNC in Building Surveying or a construction‑related discipline
• Ideally RICS or CIOB membership
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, including contractor management and dispute resolution
• Excellent understanding of:
  • Building construction, pathology, and surveying techniques
  • Housing and building legislation (Housing Act, Building Regulations, Planning Law)
  • Fire safety, gas, electrical inspections, asbestos, legionella, and CDM Regulations
• Proven experience undertaking and overseeing:
  • Stock condition surveys
  • Dilapidation and measured surveys
  • Fire risk and asbestos surveys
  • Specification writing and contract management
• Demonstrable experience of budget management, cost control, and value‑for‑money assessment
• Experience working within public sector procurement frameworks
• Confident people manager with experience developing and leading technical teams
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, and asset/stock management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders
• Organised, methodical, and capable of managing competing priorities
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (casual car user allowance payable)

Contact

James Glover
Service Care Solutions