Senior Building Surveyor (6 Month Contract) East London

Park Avenue Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing organisation in East London seeks an experienced Building Surveyor for a 6-month contract. This hands-on role involves managing surveying activities, dealing with complex repairs, and preparing technical reports. The position offers £325 per day with the flexibility of 4 days on-site and 1 day working from home. Interested candidates should apply quickly as interviews are progressing fast.

Responsibilities

• Manage all surveying activity across a defined patch.
• Deal with complex repairs enquiries, correspondence and complaints.
• Carry out property surveys and diagnose defects.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and scheme design drawings.
• Supervise contractors and coordinate multiple trades.
• Manage a delegated budget.
• Oversee works from diagnosis through to completion and payment.
• Scrutinise and approve variations and invoices.
• Ensure works are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Implement robust quality control including post inspections.
• Obtain planning and building control approvals.
• Undertake feasibility studies, option appraisals and budget estimates.
• Act as lead officer for aids and adaptations.
• Provide technical advice to repairs, compliance and asset teams.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and act as expert witness if required.

Job description

A well-established housing organisation in East London seeks an experienced Building Surveyor for a 6-month contract. This hands-on role involves managing surveying activities, dealing with complex repairs, and preparing technical reports. The position offers £325 per day with the flexibility of 4 days on-site and 1 day working from home. Interested candidates should apply quickly as interviews are progressing fast.