Senior Building Surveyor
hace 18 días
Gosport
Senior Building Surveyor – Hampshire based Local Authority £30 PAYE / £38 per hour Umbrella LTD 37 hours per week 6 months temp 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 objectivesRequirements 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 For further information or to apply, please contact: James Glover Service Care Solutions (phone number removed) (url removed)