Building Surveyor – Council in West Sussex
£28.00 PAYE / £35.00 Umbrella / Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)
37 hours per week
Temporary, Ongoing Contract – ASAP Start
We are working with a West Sussex-based Council who are looking to bring in an experienced Building Surveyor to support a programme of work across voids and damp & mould cases. This role is critical to helping the council reduce its backlog of long-term voids and capital works.
Responsibilities:
* Survey and specify capital works for long-term voids, standard voids, and damp & mould cases
* Produce specifications using the NHF Schedule of Rates
* Manage the delivery of works via contractors and DLO teams
* Sign off completed works and hand back voids for occupation
* Work collaboratively with Housing and Operational teams to prioritise and programme works
* Provide regular updates and reporting on:
o Project progress and contractor performance
o Spend vs budget
o Health & Safety compliance (CDM 2015 & Building Safety Act 2022)
o Customer satisfaction
Requirements:
* Proven experience in surveying and specifying housing repair or void-related works
* Strong working knowledge of NHF SOR, CDM Regulations, and capital works processes
* Ability to manage contractors and ensure quality delivery
* Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Contact:
James at Service Care Solutions – 01772 208967 / james.glover@servicecare.org.uk