Job description

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

• This role will deliver comprehensive surveying and contract administration services, including the preparation of specifications, tender documents, and the supervision of capital and reactive maintenance works across a housing portfolio.

• The post holder will ensure that all works are completed to a high standard, in accordance with statutory requirements, customer expectations, and within allocated budgets.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Conduct detailed property inspections including voids, tenanted homes, and stock condition surveys.

• Prepare and manage building contracts, including legal tender documentation and technical specifications.

• Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency of all works.

• Lead on the management of reactive repairs and maintenance services, proactively engaging with residents.

• Deliver regular reports on budget performance, contractor progress, and key performance indicators.

• Liaise with stakeholders including tenants, contractors, consultants, and internal departments to coordinate maintenance programmes.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and relevant building standards.

• Respond to customer complaints, undertake investigations, and implement resolutions.

• Participate in procurement activities, including developing specifications and evaluating contractor performance.

• Maintain and update records and systems to monitor contract progress, costs, and customer feedback.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a building or surveying environment.

• Strong knowledge of contract administration, procurement, and property maintenance.

• Experience in managing capital projects, planned works, and void property refurbishments.

• Familiarity with statutory compliance, including Building Regulations, CDM, asbestos, and Decent Homes Standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property-related IT systems; AutoCAD experience is desirable.

• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical details to a range of stakeholders.

• Self-motivated, team-oriented and capable of working under pressure.

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Construction (or significant experience in a similar role).

Additional Information to note:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

• This is a full-time position (37 hours per week), requiring occasional travel between properties and office locations.

Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

Job description

Ronny Middleton