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Building Surveyor
Job Posted: 13 days ago
Salary: £ 30.39 - 30.39 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Coalville
Expire in: 15 days
Job Description
Building Surveyor
Location: North West Leicestershire District Council Rate: £30.39 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 3-month assignment Hours: Full-time
North West Leicestershire District Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Building Surveyor to join their Responsive Repairs, Voids and Minor Works Team. This is a key technical role supporting the council's domestic rented housing portfolio, with a strong focus on quality assurance, compliance, and strategic asset management.
Key Responsibilities
As Building Surveyor, you will act as a senior professional advisor, delivering high-quality surveying services across a broad range of responsibilities:
·Lead defect diagnostics and resolution, including damp and mould cases
·Conduct measured surveys and prepare specifications, orders, and contract documentation
·Manage stock condition surveys, asset registers, and life cycle cost plans
·Support budget preparation, feasibility reporting, and financial monitoring
·Undertake inspections to identify statutory non-compliance and building fabric failures
·Support disrepair cases and attend court as a witness when required
·Oversee external contractors and ensure compliance with council policies and procedures
·Ensure adherence to Building Regulations, Planning, and CDM legislation
·Contribute to the Council's Zero Carbon roadmap and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
·Design and manage scopes of work, monitor progress, and evaluate completed projects
·Liaise with tenants to accommodate special requirements during works
·Provide technical advice for residential permission requests
·Lead or support project teams for new council buildings, acquisitions, and disposals
What We're Looking For
·Strong technical expertise in building surveying and housing asset management
·Proven ability to manage complex projects and resolve disputes effectively
·Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance standards
·Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
·Experience working within local authority or public sector environments is desirable
Additional Information
·Based within a supportive and professional team environment
·Opportunity to contribute to meaningful housing improvements across the district
·Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking council and help deliver high-quality housing services, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with your CV and availabilityBefore You Apply
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