Interim Building Surveyor
Client–side Public Sector Estate Kent
Duration: Initial 3–6 months (with potential extension)
Day Rate / Contract: c GBP300 Per Day or GBP50,000 Per Annum FTC
Start: ASAP / Short notice preferred
Overview
Our client, a well–established public sector estate in Kent, is seeking an experienced Interim Building Surveyor to support their estates and facilities function on a client–side basis. The role will focus on maintaining and improving an operational public estate, ensuring statutory compliance and delivery of planned and reactive works.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands–on surveyor with strong public sector or education experience to add immediate value within a complex, live–environment estate.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a client–side Building Surveyor, overseeing condition, compliance and maintenance of a varied estate
* Undertake and manage condition surveys, defect diagnosis and remedial recommendations
* Lead and manage planned maintenance programmes and minor capital works projects
* Oversee consultants and contractors, ensuring quality, value for money and compliance
* Support statutory and regulatory compliance, including health & safety, fire safety and building regulations
* Assist with dilapidations, lifecycle planning and asset condition data
* Provide technical advice to internal estates stakeholders and senior management
* Ensure works are delivered with minimal disruption to teaching, research and student activities
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience as a Building Surveyor in a client–side role
* Background within higher education, education, NHS, local authority or wider public sector estates (highly desirable)
* Strong working knowledge of UK building regulations, compliance and H&S legislation
* Experience managing live operational environments
* Confident managing multiple workstreams and contractors independently
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Qualifications & Professional Membership
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline
* MRICS / FRICS (or working towards) is strongly preferred
* Valid UK driving licence (due to travel across estate sites in Kent)
Location & Working Pattern
* Based in Kent
* Hybrid working may be considered, subject to operational requirements