Building Surveyor

A client within the Public Sector based in Derbyshire is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join their Property, Projects and Technical Services 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 environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive surveying, maintenance and monitoring service to the level expected of a Chartered Surveyor, ensuring that land, buildings, and properties remain safe, compliant, and operational. Carry out inspections, condition surveys, and prepare reports including defect diagnosis with priorities, recommendations, costings, and compliance issues. Manage building projects, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, on time, to budget, and to specification.


Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead building inspections and condition surveys, providing detailed reports with defect diagnosis, priorities, recommendations, and costings.
• Provide professional Chartered Surveyor advice on feasibility, practicality, and estimated costs of client proposals.
• Authorise and manage repair and maintenance works, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications, drawings, and estimates for minor and major works, including refurbishments, adaptations, and improvements.
• Manage projects, budgets, procurement, and contracts to deliver efficient, on-time, and cost-effective outcomes.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:

• Chartered Building Surveyor qualification (MRICS or equivalent).
• Significant experience in property surveying, maintenance, and project delivery within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Strong experience in contract management, procurement, and budget control.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Principal Designer duties.
• Competence in asset management systems and corporate property databases.

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.