OR115220 – Building Surveyor – LBS-010 (Project) – Engineering & Surveying

Work Pattern: 3 days in the office, 36 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £30 to  £43 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role
To provide a professional surveying and technical service covering building repairs and adaptations, ensuring works meet statutory requirements, quality standards, budget and programme objectives.

Typical Day

• Inspect properties to diagnose building defects and identify required repairs or adaptations.
• Prepare specifications, designs and schedules of work.
• Manage repair projects from inception through to completion.
• Programme works and supervise contractors on site.
• Monitor cost, quality, progress and health & safety.
• Liaise with residents, contractors, suppliers and internal departments.
• Provide technical advice on building practices, legislation and statutory requirements.
• Review and evaluate tenders and support procurement processes.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement, sustainability and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose building defects and specify, design and manage repair and adaptation works.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including programming and contractor supervision.
• Monitor works to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality.
• Develop and monitor practices and procedures to provide a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Build positive working relationships with residents, applicants, contractors, supply chain partners and internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on building practices, legislation and statutory requirements.
• Advise on legislative changes and sustainable technologies that could improve service delivery.
• Support the arrangement, invitation and evaluation of tenders, ensuring financial and audit compliance.
• Promote value for money and continuous service improvement.

Essential experience: Strong practical experience in building surveying, repairs, adaptations, contractor management and project delivery is likely to be more important than a specific qualification if the Council has not stipulated one.