Location: Surrey (Hybrid Working) Contract: Interim, 6 Months Rate: £320 per day Working Pattern: Hybrid, with approximately 2-3 days per week on site About the Role A Surrey-based local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Building Surveyor to join its small, friendly, and supportive Property Services team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Surveyor who enjoys a varied workload across a diverse non-housing property portfolio. You will play a key role in the delivery of reactive repairs, planned maintenance programmes, and capital works projects, helping to ensure that the Council's operational and community assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities * Manage and deliver a range of reactive repair works across the Council's non-housing estate. * Specify, procure and oversee planned maintenance projects, including roofing renewals and fabric repairs. * Undertake property inspections, surveys and condition assessments. * Prepare specifications, schedules of work, reports and cost estimates. * Manage contractors and monitor project delivery, quality, programme and budget performance. * Provide professional building surveying advice to internal stakeholders and service departments. * Ensure works are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and health & safety requirements. * Support the development and implementation of planned maintenance programmes and asset management initiatives. About You We are looking for a practical and knowledgeable Building Surveyor who can quickly integrate into a busy local authority environment. Ideally, you will have: * Experience working within Building Surveying, Property Services or Estates functions. * Strong technical knowledge of building construction, defects diagnosis and building maintenance. * Experience delivering repairs and maintenance projects from inception through to completion. * Ability to manage contractors and multiple workstreams simultaneously. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits. Qualifications The following qualifications are desirable but not essential: * MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) * MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building) * Building-related degree (BSc/BEng or equivalent) Candidates who can demonstrate substantial building surveying and property maintenance experience are encouraged to apply, regardless of professional membership status. What's on Offer? * £320 per day. * 6-month interim contract. * Hybrid working arrangement with a balance of home working and site visits. * Opportunity to work across a varied commercial and operational property portfolio. * Friendly, collaborative team environment. * Immediate impact role with a mix of reactive and planned works
Interim Building Surveyor - Non Housing in Guildford employer: Vivid Resourcing Ltd
Join a dedicated council in South Wales that prioritises public health and environmental protection, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise as an Environmental Health Officer will make a tangible difference in the community. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee development, you will be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation in tackling public health challenges. Enjoy the benefits of working in a vibrant location with a focus on meaningful impact and community well-being.
