Senior Building Surveyor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Authority in Swindon is seeking a Senior Surveyor/Engineer for a 3-month contract to lead inspections, condition surveys, and major projects across housing and corporate property assets.

You will act as technical authority, oversee high-value contracts (JCT/NEC), manage programs from inception to completion (RIBA Stages 1–7), and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with building regulations and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in surveying/engineering.
• Ability to lead and deliver complex construction, surveying, or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and industry guidance.
• Experience managing contracts, budgets and programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and condition surveys across housing and corporate properties.
• Identify and resolve complex building defects and engineering challenges.
• Develop technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents for major projects.
• Oversee high-value contracts and work packages, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Monitor contractor performance and adherence to JCT/NEC frameworks.
• Manage projects from inception to completion (RIBA Stages 1–7).
• Provide expert technical advice to colleagues, management, tenants and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety laws.
• Manage budgets, approve works, and track expenditures.
• Mentor junior team members and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management (JCT/NEC)

Building regulations knowledge

Technical surveying

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Building Surveying / Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Health and safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

Swindon, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/11/2026

Job Description

Senior Surveyor / Engineer – 3-Month Contract

Client: Local Authority

Location: Swindon

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Surveyor / Engineer to join the Inclusive Economy & Sustainability Directorate of a Local Authority. This role offers a unique chance for a skilled professional to lead the inspection, maintenance, repair, and enhancement of the Authority's housing and corporate property assets. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority in their field, providing leadership, managing intricate projects and contracts, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and industry standards. We are looking for someone with extensive post-qualification experience, strong commercial insight, and the capability to manage high-value, complex contracts and work programs.

Available Specialisms

We welcome applicants from the following specialisms:

• Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive property inspections and condition surveys across the Authority's housing and corporate properties.
• Identify and resolve complex building defects and engineering challenges.
• Develop technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents for major projects.
• Oversee high-value contracts and work packages, ensuring they are completed within budget, on time, and to quality standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual frameworks, including JCT and NEC.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, covering RIBA Stages 1–7.
• Provide expert technical advice to colleagues, senior management, elected officials, tenants, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety laws, and statutory requirements.
• Manage financial budgets, approve work, and track expenditures.
• Support continuous improvement and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in your technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex construction, surveying, or engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, legislation, policies, and industry guidance.
• Experience managing complex contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Experience in managing projects, contractors, budgets, and program delivery.
• Strong technical expertise and the ability to diagnose complex building or engineering defects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Candidates should possess a degree-level qualification or equivalent in their relevant field, along with significant professional experience. Relevant professional memberships are desirable, including:

• RICS / MCIOB – Building Surveying
• IMechE – Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

A health and safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH is also required.

For Senior Retrofit Coordinators: A Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management is essential.

• Client: Local Authority
• Directorate: Inclusive Economy & Sustainability
• Location: Swindon
• Role Level: Senior / Highly Experienced