Senior Building Surveyor in Gosport

Senior Building Surveyor – Hampshire based Local Authority

£30 PAYE / £38 per hour – Umbrella LTD
37 hours per week
6 months temporary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join a well‑established Property & Housing Services team within a Hampshire based local authority.

Working within a borough known for its strong maritime heritage, coastline, and ongoing regeneration opportunities, you will play a key role in managing and improving a housing stock of circa 3,000 properties, alongside a varied portfolio of commercial and corporate assets.

This is a senior, hands‑on role with responsibility for surveying, asset management, contract administration, and team leadership, supporting the Property Services Manager in delivering a high‑quality repairs, maintenance, and capital works service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver planned and reactive projects across housing and corporate assets, acting as Contract Administrator under JCT and NEC contracts
• Survey housing stock and commercial assets, diagnose defects, and determine appropriate remedial solutions
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation, cost estimates, and manage contracts from inception to completion
• Deliver projects typically ranging from £50,000 to £1m+, including:
  • External and communal decorations
  • Fire safety and cladding works
  • Window replacements and re‑roofing
  • Electrical works, extensions, and structural repairs
• Manage repairs and maintenance for allocated assets, ensuring accurate stock condition data is maintained
• Support the development of planned maintenance programmes and cyclical works
• Procure, manage, and monitor contractors in line with public sector procurement regulations
• Line‑manage and develop a team of Building Surveyors, allocating workloads and supporting professional development
• Liaise with residents, leaseholders, councillors, internal stakeholders, and building users to manage expectations and service delivery
• Deputise for the Property Services Manager as required and support wider service objectives

Requirements

• Degree or HNC in Building Surveying or a construction‑related discipline
• Ideally RICS or CIOB membership
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, including contractor management and dispute resolution
• Excellent understanding of:
  • Building construction, pathology, and surveying techniques
  • Housing and building legislation (Housing Act, Building Regulations, Planning Law)
  • Fire safety, gas, electrical inspections, asbestos, legionella, and CDM Regulations
• Proven experience undertaking and overseeing:
  • Stock condition surveys
  • Dilapidation and measured surveys
  • Fire risk and asbestos surveys
  • Specification writing and contract management
• Demonstrable experience of budget management, cost control, and value‑for‑money assessment
• Experience working within public sector procurement frameworks
• Confident people manager with experience developing and leading technical teams
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, and asset/stock management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders
• Organised, methodical, and capable of managing competing priorities
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (casual car user allowance payable)

Contact

James Glover
Service Care Solutions