Warrington Borough Council
Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (Dependant on experience) Inside IR35
Contract length: 6-month (with strong likelihood of extension)
Warrington Borough Council is looking to bring in an experienced Building Surveyor to support their Building Services team.
You'll be joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, based in the Council's flagship office at 1 Time Square, right in the heart of Warrington, with a great working environment and a strong team culture.
The Role
This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of a mix of reactive maintenance, planned works, and capital projects across a varied property portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing projects from inception through to completion
Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT experience ideal)
Preparing specifications, drawings, and tender documentation
Managing and coordinating contractors and consultants
Carrying out site inspections, condition surveys, and reporting
Monitoring budgets, costs, and variations
Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM, and statutory regulations
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
What We're Looking For:
Experience in building surveying or building services engineering
Proven track record delivering maintenance and refurbishment projects
Strong knowledge of construction, procurement, and contract management
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience using systems such as AutoCAD and standard Microsoft tools
HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE etc.) is desirable