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Building Surveyor
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 37 - 47.8 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Swindon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Building Surveyor – South West Council (Communities & Housing Directorate)
£37 per hour PAYE - £47 per hour / Umbrella / Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)
37 hours per week
3–6 Month Contract
We are currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor on behalf of a local authority in the South West. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team within the Communities & Housing Directorate, reporting to the Corporate Buildings Manager. You’ll take the lead in delivering capital and planned maintenance projects across a varied portfolio of corporate and listed buildings.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a visible impact on the community, supporting the Council’s drive for modernisation, compliance, and customer-focused delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and delivery of capital and planned maintenance schemes.
Prepare feasibility studies, technical designs, specifications, and contract documentation.
Administer construction contracts from inception to completion, ensuring value for money.
Conduct a range of building surveys, including condition, dilapidation, and structural assessments.
Maintain budgetary control and ensure works comply with relevant legislation and CDM 2015 regulations.
Engage with tenants, leaseholders, and service users through public meetings and consultations.
Respond to correspondence from stakeholders including tenants, councillors, and MPs.
Supervise junior staff, placements or agency workers as required.
Champion health and safety and support equality, diversity, and continuous improvement.Requirements
HNC in Building Studies (or equivalent).
Accredited training in AutoCAD and Health & Safety.
Full UK driving licence.
Proven track record delivering capital and planned maintenance projects.
Strong knowledge of construction health & safety, CDM 2015, building regulations, and listed building consent processes.
Skilled in budget management, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and risk resolution.
Competent in building pathology, identifying deterioration, and specifying remedial works.
Excellent report writing and communication skills.Desirable Experience
Experience with local authority frameworks and procurement processes.
Familiarity with asbestos regulations and survey responsibilities.
Confident chairing meetings and presenting technical information to varied audiences.Contact:
James at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) - (url removed)Before You Apply
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