What's involved with this role: Job Title: Senior Building Surveyor Ref: Portsmouth 5275812 Pay rate: £253.40 per day PAYE Role length: Anticipated 6 months Working arrangements: Ideally office based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and ideally located within a one hour commute from the office Additional requirement: Driving Licence with access to a car DBS requirement: A Basic DBS is required The role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join the Property Services team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Property Services Manager and leading a dedicated team of Surveyors. Your work will directly to support the management and maintenance of the 3,000 housing stock and corporate assets, ensuring properties are safe, suitable, and well-maintained. Key responsibilities: Surveying housing and corporate properties to diagnose issues and determine the most appropriate remedial action Leading and delivering a wide range of projects, including (but not limited to): external decorations, cladding, fire safety improvements, window replacement, re-roofing, electrical upgrades, structural repairs and extensions. Managing complex or high-profile projects with contract values typically ranging from £50,000 to £1,000,000 (or higher) Developing, mentoring and managing a team of Surveyors, including allocation of workloads and identification of training needs. Preparing specifications, issuing repair instructions, and overseeing works to completion Supporting the preparation of planned maintenance programmes and maintaining accurate stock data Procuring and managing contracts in accordance with agreed terms and conditions Representing the Property Services team at operational and strategic meetings Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including residents, leaseholders, councillors, and other council departments Leading on Stage 1 HRA and LGO complaints, undertaking background research and preparing draft reports for senior review Deputising for the Property Services Manager when required, managing technical staff and overall team performance What the client is looking for: A degree or HNC in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline; RICS or CIOB membership preferred Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, including contractor management and dispute resolution Expertise in building construction technology and building pathology In-depth understanding of building and health & safety legislation (e.g. Building Regulations, Planning Law, Party Wall Act, Fire Safety, CDM, Asbestos Regulations) Proven ability to carry out a range of building surveys (e.g. condition, dilapidation, fire risk, asbestos, energy performance) Experience preparing specifications, evaluating options, and managing repair and maintenance contracts Sound commercial awareness, with skills in cost estimating, budget management, and financial control Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and experienced in using specialist software for data management Knowledge of public procurement rules and tendering procedures for building works Ability to analyse repair and stock condition data to monitor service performance and data accuracy Experience in managing, developing, and coaching staff within a property services environment Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including leading meetings and producing reports Confident liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including contractors, tenants, internal teams, and elected members Experience building strong client and customer relationships, managing expectations, and ensuring satisfaction with the repairs service How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.