What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Repairs and Maintenance Project Manager / Building Surveyor REF: Dorset 120226 Pay rate: £305.90 PAYE to £382.37 PAYE per day, dependent on experience Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 to 4 months Working Arrangement: Hybrid working. Approximately 3 days in office, mixed with travelling around Dorset. Potentially 1-2 WFH, but this will vary week to week. A driver's license is essential. In order to apply for this role it is essential that you have previous experience of delivering Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) programmes of work, managing contractors, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. The role: We are seeking a Repairs and Maintenance Project Manager / Building Surveyor to support a local Council's property portfolio. This is a hands-on role ensuring safety, compliance, and high standards across a diverse range of assets. Key Responsibilities: Ensure asset compliance, safety, and maintenance Deliver planned/reactive maintenance programmes for portfolio of assets Manage capital repairs projects (£100k plus), through procurement and implementation Manage budgets, contracts, and procurement Collaborate across teams and with external partners Maintain property data and performance metrics What the client is looking for: Degree-level or equivalent Experience of delivering Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) programmes of work, managing contractors, budgets, and stakeholder relationships A drivers license is required, Strong communication and leadership skills Legal and contract understanding Digital property systems proficiency Strategic thinking and problem-solving Knowledge of Local Authority operations 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. AD 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.