Building Surveyor

A client within the Public Sector based in Warwickshire is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor – Disrepair / Damp & Mould to join their Neighbourhood and Assets Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a housing maintenance or property surveying environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to undertake a full range of Building Surveying and Project Management duties to maintain and improve the Council’s housing stock and property portfolio, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and legislation, with a particular focus on disrepair, damp & mould, and planned works.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Planning, specifying, procuring, and delivering planned works and cyclical maintenance contracts.
• Undertaking stock condition, damp & mould, HHSRS, and defect surveys, including feasibility studies and measured surveys.
• Preparing technical drawings, tender specifications, RIBA plans, reports, and contract documentation.
• Acting as a point of contact for tenants, clients, and contractors, providing technical advice and clear communication.
• Managing project budgets, valuations, contractor performance, and ensuring all works comply with Health & Safety and CDM regulations.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require an HNC/HND/Degree in a built environment discipline or at least 3 years’ experience working for a local authority or housing provider, alongside experience of undertaking building surveys and managing resulting works.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, MCABE or equivalent professional body.
• Accreditation for HHSRS or EPC assessments (or willingness to achieve).
• Knowledge of Fire Safety, Asbestos and Mechanical & Electrical building services.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £29 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £23 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.