£30.41 per hour | Umbrella | Inside IR35
3 Month Contract (with view for extension)
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking for a role where your work directly improves homes, safety and living conditions?
We're supporting Warwick District Council in recruiting a Building Surveyor - Disrepair / Damp & Mould. This is a key client-side role responsible for maintaining and improving the Council's housing stock and corporate assets, with a strong focus on disrepair, damp and mould investigations, planned works and project delivery.
You'll take ownership of surveys, specifications, procurement, contract management and project oversight across a varied portfolio - ensuring compliance, quality, and a safe environment for tenants and building users.
The Role
You'll carry out a wide range of building surveying and project management duties, including:
Inspecting properties for damp, mould, disrepair and defects, preparing reports and technical specifications
Delivering planned and cyclical works, maintenance projects and improvement programmes
Managing contracts: valuations, variations, payment applications, KPIs, performance and final accounts
Preparing feasibility studies, drawings, tender documentation and statutory applications
Liaising directly with tenants, contractors and internal teams, providing clear technical advice
Interpreting stock condition data, FRAs and risk assessments to develop programmes of work
Ensuring all works meet relevant legislation including CDM, HHSRS, Awaab's Law and construction standards
Projects range from small-scale PPM works (£10k), through to larger Housing Investment Programme projects exceeding £1m
About You
We're looking for someone with:
HNC/HND/Degree in a built-environment discipline or equivalent experience
Experience carrying out building surveys and managing resulting works
Strong project management capability from inception to completion
Knowledge of repairs legislation, HHSRS, Disrepair Protocol, Awaab's Law and health & safety requirements
Experience managing contractors, budgets and performance
Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
Confident IT skills, particularly Excel
Professional membership (RICS/CIOB/MCABE) is desirable but not essential.
A driving licence or access to transport is required.
For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)