Technical Surveyor

CPR; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an experienced Interim Technical Surveyor to provide leadership across its housing Investment Programme. The role involves technically challenging client briefs, managing bids, and supporting budget development. Ideal candidates will possess a strong technical surveying background, proven experience in partnered contracts, and the ability to influence quality outcomes. This position offers a competitive rate of £328 per hour, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the best results for residents.

Qualifications

• Strong technical surveying background within housing or property investment programmes.
• Proven experience working in partnered/term contracts and pre-construction environments.
• Confident technical adviser able to challenge, influence and drive quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Challenge Client Briefs and Service Provider proposals for alignment with investment needs.
• Act as technical lead for development and appraisal of Tasks and designs.
• Review surveys, specifications, programmes and consent applications.
• Support budget development, cost awareness and value engineering with Cost Planners.
• Manage and resolve technical RFIs, escalating when required.
• Develop and maintain design standards and documentation for consistency.
• Provide management information and progress updates throughout the project.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders for best outcomes.

Skills

Technical surveying background

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cost awareness

Value engineering

Job description

Technical Surveyor (Interim)

Location: London

Rate: £328 per hour (Umbrella)

A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim Technical Surveyor to provide technical leadership across its housing Investment Programme. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will lead pre-construction design and technical appraisals within a term partnering arrangement, ensuring Tasks and Task Orders deliver compliance, value for money and reduced risk for the HRA and leaseholders.

Key responsibilities

• Technically challenge Client Briefs and Service Provider proposals to ensure alignment with investment needs and Partnering Agreement requirements
• Act as technical lead for the development and appraisal of Tasks, designs and Project Execution Plans
• Review surveys, specifications, programmes, prices and consent applications (planning, building control, listed buildings)
• Support accurate budget development, cost awareness and value engineering with Cost Planners
• Manage and resolve technical RFIs and risks, escalating where required
• Develop and maintain design standards, systems and documentation to improve consistency and efficiency
• Provide clear management information and progress updates through pre-commencement to handover
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, Service Providers and stakeholders to ensure best outcomes for residents

About you

• Strong technical surveying background within housing or property investment programmes
• Proven experience working in partnered / term contracts and pre-construction environments
• Excellent stakeholder management, risk management and value-for-money focus
• Confident technical adviser able to challenge, influence and drive quality outcomes