Freelance Building Surveyor – PFI Schools Handback (Outside IR35)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (with site visits)
Rate: Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6–9 months
Start: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for a freelance Building Surveyor to support a major PFI schools handback programme in the Stoke area. This is a varied and flexible role, offering the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of technical and project-related work across multiple school sites.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support and oversee condition surveys across the estate, ensuring compliance with handback requirements
* Manage and interpret survey data, working closely with the client team to validate findings and develop strategic advice
* Assist in the management of refurbishment and PFI-related projects, including fire safety works and other lifecycle-driven schemes
* Liaise with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to help ensure smooth project delivery
* Monitor quality on site and provide regular progress updates
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Building Surveyor in a public sector, education, or PFI environment
* Strong technical knowledge and understanding of building condition surveys
* Comfortable working with data and reporting to support strategic decision-making
* Ability to manage and coordinate multiple workstreams across different sites
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
This is a 6–9 month contract, with potential for extension, and falls outside IR35. It offers a great opportunity to join a high-profile programme at a critical stage, with scope to add real value across multiple projects.
If you’re available and interested, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.