Building Surveyor: Major Repairs & Compliance Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited; Maryland; On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited advertises a 3-6 month contract for a Building Surveyor to support Dorset Council's property portfolio. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance, manage capital projects, and provide professional surveying services to ensure assets are safe and compliant.

The role requires a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent, plus experience with contracts, regulations, and stakeholder management. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering planned and reactive repair and maintenance programmes.
• Experience managing capital repair and maintenance projects from procurement through to completion.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, building regulations, and relevant property legislation.
• Knowledge of Local Authority property operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes across a diverse property portfolio.
• Manage capital repair and maintenance projects valued at £100,000 and above, from procurement through to completion.
• Carry out building inspections, condition assessments, and technical surveys to identify maintenance requirements and priorities.
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation, and contract information for maintenance and capital works.
• Manage contractors and consultants, monitoring performance, quality, programme delivery, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate property records, asset data, and performance information using digital property management systems.
• Provide professional building surveying advice to internal stakeholders and support informed decision-making.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Organisation

Analytical thinking

Procurement

MS Office

Education

Building Surveying degree

Tools

Digital PM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited advertises a 3-6 month contract for a Building Surveyor to support Dorset Council's property portfolio. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance, manage capital projects, and provide professional surveying services to ensure assets are safe and compliant.

The role requires a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent, plus experience with contracts, regulations, and stakeholder management. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.