Schools Building Surveyor
Posted 1 week ago by 4M Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Preston
Summary: The role of Schools Building Surveyor involves providing professional and technical advice to schools and external clients on building projects and compliance with statutory requirements. The position requires overseeing contract work, managing client relationships, and supporting premises management responsibilities across multiple regions. The contract is initially for six months and emphasizes health and safety compliance in construction-related activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver minor building projects and coordinate reactive repairs.
- Manage client relationships to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Support schools and external clients in fulfilling premises management responsibilities.
- Oversee contract work from inception to completion, advising on health & safety compliance.
- Assist clients with forward planning and budgeting for property maintenance.
- Provide construction-related health & safety advice and support risk management strategies.
Key Skills:
- Professional membership of RICS or CIOB.
- Proven experience in building surveying and project management.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of statutory requirements including Planning, Building Control, Asbestos, and Fire Safety.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and balance maintenance needs.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Preston
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Schools Building Surveyor to provide professional and technical advice to a range of clients including schools across the region on a initial 6 month contract. This role involves: Delivering minor building projects, coordinating reactive repairs, and managing client relationships to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including Planning, Building Control, Asbestos, and Fire Safety. You will also support schools and external clients, including Dioceses across Cumbria, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire, in fulfilling their premises management responsibilities. Oversee contract work from inception to completion, advising on health & safety compliance, including CDM Regulations. Assist clients with forward planning and budgeting to maintain fit-for-purpose properties. Provide construction-related health & safety advice and support risk management strategies.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Proven experience in building surveying, project management, and premises compliance. Strong stakeholder management skills Knowledge of statutory requirements, including Planning, Building Control, Asbestos, and Fire Safety. Ability to manage multiple projects, balancing planned and reactive maintenance needs. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to risk management and compliance.
For further details please apply today for immediate consideration.