Project Surveyor
* Contract: 6-month contract (potential to be extended)
* Pay Rate: £22.18 per hour
* Location: Typically based on-site or at the Town Hall, with WFH options available
Join our Capital Programmes and Procurement Service team as a Project Surveyor, where you will provide specialist technical expertise across building surveying, design, procurement, and project delivery. This role is crucial in leading small projects and supporting larger, more complex schemes, ensuring compliance with legislation, organisational priorities, budgets, and customer expectations.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Lead consultant on smaller capital projects and support on larger multi-disciplinary schemes.
* Manage technical work packages using established project management methodology.
* Undertake feasibility studies, surveys, condition assessments, and produce designs using AutoCAD and related systems.
* Prepare designs from concept to final proposal in line with planning, building regulations, and local development policies.
* Provide building diagnostics, procurement input, specification writing, and contract administration.
* Support Design & Delivery Managers in maintaining and improving housing and property assets.
* Identify risks, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with statutory standards.
* Develop maintenance programmes using data collected from surveys and asset reviews.
* Support innovation and continuous improvement across construction, design, and delivery functions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Commercial experience in a construction project environment.
* Qualification in a construction-related discipline (HNC/HND/BSc/MSc) or equivalent experience.
* Willingness to work toward professional membership (e.g., MRICS).
* Experience advising on energy efficiency, sustainability, and carbon reduction.
* Strong understanding of construction technology, design, specification, and procurement.
* Excellent financial, communication, planning, project management, commercial, and analytical skills.
* Ability to communicate technical information clearly and negotiate effectively.
Benefits:
* Flexible working options, including WFH, based on service needs.
* Opportunity to contribute to citywide regeneration and community benefits.
* Support for continuous personal and professional development.