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Fabric Surveyor

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 24.5 - 29 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: City of Edinburgh

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Pertemps are delighted to be supporting our public sector client in the recruitment of an experienced Fabric Surveyor on a temporary basis.

 📣 Role: Fabric Surveyor
 📍 Location: Edinburgh (Waverley Court)
 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday (36 hours per week)
 💷 Pay Rate: £24.50 per hour
 📅 Duration: Temporary (ends September 2026, maternity leave cover)
 🔑 Start Date: Immediate

A Driver’s licence required for this role!

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Facilities Management service, ensuring essential maintenance and project work across a varied estate is delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard.

 This is an excellent role for a proactive, technically skilled professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys delivering real improvements to property condition and safety.

About the Role

 As a Fabric Surveyor, you will play a key role in assessing, planning and managing the condition and maintenance of a diverse portfolio of non-housing corporate properties. Your work will directly support the safety, compliance and long-term integrity of the estate. Typical responsibilities will include:

Carrying out detailed fabric condition surveys and providing accurate technical assessments
Identifying defects, determining root causes and specifying appropriate remedial works
Managing fabric maintenance activities, including procurement, scheduling and monitoring of contractors
Overseeing minor works projects from inception to completion, including preparing specifications, tender documents and progress reports
Ensuring all works comply with relevant legislation, regulations and Council standards
Managing and monitoring maintenance budgets, authorising works orders and verifying invoices
Acting as a key point of contact for property users, providing clear technical guidance and support
Leading on-site during urgent incidents or emergencies to ensure swift, safe resolutions
Preparing regular performance reports for senior management and attending internal/external meetings as required
Supporting colleagues and supervising allocated technical staff when necessary
This role is predominantly site-based, involving regular visits to buildings in varying stages of use, construction and repair.

What We’re Looking For

 We are seeking a confident, technically competent professional who can manage a varied workload while maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety.

 The ideal candidate will have:

A degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline and membership of an appropriate professional body
Strong experience in building fabric maintenance, surveying or property asset management
A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and its application on site
Experience delivering minor works projects, from design and specification to final completion
Excellent analytical, planning and decision-making skills
The ability to manage contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders effectively
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly
A proactive approach, with confidence to take ownership in urgent situations
A full clean driving licence required!

 What We Offer

A meaningful role supporting the safety and functionality of key public buildings
A collaborative working environment within a dedicated Facilities Management team
The opportunity to lead on varied and impactful maintenance and improvement projects
Any insurances required covered by client

If you are a motivated and skilled Fabric Surveyor looking for a rewarding public-sector role where your expertise truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

 👉 Apply today via this advert to be considered

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