Senior Building Surveyor

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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in South London, are looking for an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join their team and play a crucial role within their assets and repairs operations.

Position: Senior Building Surveyor
Rate: £47 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (July 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose:

• You and the Property Services Team will be responsible for surveying our housing stock and corporate assets, evaluating and diagnosing what work is required, assessing the best options to carry out the work, issuing repairs or preparing specifications of work as necessary and managing the work undertaken and a varied range of projects.

Job Duties:

• You will manage the repairs and maintenance of the assets you are responsible for and ensure that we have accurate stock data information as appropriate.
• You will assess the condition of the assets, identify cyclical work, prioritise demands and support the Property Service Manager to prepare planned maintenance programmes of work.
• You will assist with the procurement and management of all contractors providing a repairs and maintenance service or undertaking specific projects, ensuring that the service is provided in accordance with the contract.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Has a degree or HNC level qualification in a relevant building surveying or construction related subject and preferably either RICS or CIOB member status.
• Has knowledge and be able to apply building related legislation, contract law and guidance. Specifically the building regulations, planning law, party wall act, fire safety, electrical inspections, gas installations, JCT and NEC contracts.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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