Building Surveyor

Service Care Solutions is looking for an experienced Building Surveyor for a client in Guildford.

The role focuses on managing and maintaining property assets to ensure compliant, affordable homes are available for residents. The Building Surveyor will oversee repairs, maintenance, and improvement projects, ensuring these are delivered to the highest standards and meet all relevant regulations.

This is a full time, temporary assignment offering 370 per day Umbrella LTD (aprox. 290 per day PAYE).

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Design, specify, and manage the delivery of repairs, maintenance, and improvement projects for properties, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal standards.
• Building Surveys: Conduct surveys, prepare drawings, schedules, specifications, bills of quantities, safety plans, party wall awards, and other necessary documentation related to building maintenance and improvements.
• Compliance: Ensure all construction works adhere to current regulations, including health and safety legislation, public procurement rules, and Construction Design & Management (CDM) regulations.
• Technical Support: Provide professional advice and support to various teams, contributing technical expertise on building and associated works.
• Site Monitoring: Oversee workmanship on-site, ensuring high standards are met, identifying defects, and ensuring timely rectification.
• Contract Administration: Develop and apply strong contract administration skills, including managing contractor performance and project progress reporting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across Technical Services and other departments to ensure effective property management and client satisfaction.
• Customer Service: Engage with residents and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly, ensuring their preferred communication methods are respected and logged.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good understanding of building construction, maintenance processes, and common building defects.
• Familiarity with key building contracts, including JCT Intermediate Form, Minor Works Contract, and Measured Term Contract.
• Proven track record of managing building projects from inception to completion, with experience in contract administration.
• Knowledge of current health and safety regulations, including CDM and asbestos legislation.
• Awareness of planning legislation and its impact on building work.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical qualification/experience.
• Corporate membership of a professional body such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is desirable.
• Proven experience managing construction projects, including repairs, refurbishments, and improvements.
• Working knowledge of building services installations and maintenance.

If you have any questions, please contact Hona on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)