Building Surveyor
Posted 1 week ago by Carrington West
£40 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Warrington
Summary: Warrington Borough Council is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join their Building Services team for a hands-on role involving reactive maintenance, planned works, and capital projects. The position is based in Warrington and offers a supportive team environment. The contract is for 6 months with a strong likelihood of extension, and the role requires managing projects from inception to completion while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in building surveying or engineering, with relevant qualifications and experience in project management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing projects from inception through to completion
- Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT experience ideal)
- Preparing specifications, drawings, and tender documentation
- Managing and coordinating contractors and consultants
- Carrying out site inspections, condition surveys, and reporting
- Monitoring budgets, costs, and variations
- Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM, and statutory regulations
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Key Skills:
- Experience in building surveying or building services engineering
- Proven track record delivering maintenance and refurbishment projects
- Strong knowledge of construction, procurement, and contract management
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience using systems such as AutoCAD and standard Microsoft tools
- HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE etc.) is desirable
Salary (Rate): £40.00/hour
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Warrington Borough Council
Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (Dependant on experience) Inside IR35 Contract length: 6-month (with strong likelihood of extension)
Warrington Borough Council is looking to bring in an experienced Building Surveyor to support their Building Services team.
You'll be joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, based in the Council's flagship office at 1 Time Square, right in the heart of Warrington, with a great working environment and a strong team culture.
The Role
This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of a mix of reactive maintenance, planned works, and capital projects across a varied property portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing projects from inception through to completion
- Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT experience ideal)
- Preparing specifications, drawings, and tender documentation
- Managing and coordinating contractors and consultants
- Carrying out site inspections, condition surveys, and reporting
- Monitoring budgets, costs, and variations
- Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM, and statutory regulations
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in building surveying or building services engineering
- Proven track record delivering maintenance and refurbishment projects
- Strong knowledge of construction, procurement, and contract management
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience using systems such as AutoCAD and standard Microsoft tools
- HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE etc.) is desirable