Senior Building Surveyor – Hampshire based Local Authority
£30 PAYE / £38 per hour Umbrella LTD
37 hours per week
6 months temp
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 objectivesRequirements
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 For further information or to apply, please contact:
James Glover
Service Care Solutions
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