Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

Posted 1 day ago by Red Personnel

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£350 Per day
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London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The role of Interim Building Surveyor involves supporting a portfolio of schools and education buildings in London for a duration of 12 weeks, with a strong possibility of extension. The position requires managing planned and urgent works, ensuring high standards of project delivery, and acting as the key point of contact for various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Building Surveying and proven experience in building surveying and project management, with a focus on improving children's services facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assessing condition issues and developing practical, cost-effective solutions
  • Preparing and reviewing planned maintenance programmes with individual schools
  • Supporting the development of specifications, quotes, and ITTs
  • Assisting in bid evaluations and contractor/consultant appointments
  • Project managing works from inception through to delivery
  • Contributing to the delivery of major capital projects and external funding bids
  • Maintaining project management, financial and asset management systems
  • Ensuring works align with the Council’s climate and ecological emergency commitments

Key Skills:

  • A degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent professional experience)
  • Proven experience in building surveying and project management
  • Strong knowledge of building condition assessments, maintenance, and capital works
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Familiarity with MS Office products such as Word and Excel

Salary (Rate): £350 daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Building Surveyor – Schools Portfolio

Location: London

Duration: 12 weeks (strong possibility of extension)

Day Rate: £350 Umbrella

We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join a dynamic Surveyor Team on an interim basis, supporting a portfolio of schools and education buildings across London. This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on the delivery, safety, and improvement of children’s services facilities while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

As the link surveyor for a group of schools and education sites, you will act as the key point of contact for headteachers, business managers, site managers, contractors, consultants, building control, planning, and health & safety teams. You will be responsible for managing planned and urgent works, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing condition issues and developing practical, cost-effective solutions
  • Preparing and reviewing planned maintenance programmes with individual schools
  • Supporting the development of specifications, quotes, and ITTs
  • Assisting in bid evaluations and contractor/consultant appointments
  • Project managing works from inception through to delivery
  • Contributing to the delivery of major capital projects and external funding bids
  • Maintaining project management, financial and asset management systems
  • Ensuring works align with the Council’s climate and ecological emergency commitments

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • A degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent professional experience)
  • Proven experience in building surveying and project management
  • Strong knowledge of building condition assessments, maintenance, and capital works
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Familiarity with MS Office products such as Word and Excel

This role would particularly suit a surveyor who enjoys a mix of hands-on surveying, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery, and who is motivated by the chance to support schools and children’s services. If you are an experienced Building Surveyor with a background in education or public sector property, and you are available for an immediate start, we would love to hear from you.

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