Building Surveyor
- Job Type: Full-time (temporary)
- Location: Salford
- Rate: £20.04 per hour
- Duration: 2 months
Our client, a Local Authority, is seeking a Building Surveyor to be responsible for service delivery across diverse sectors including private, education, and local authority properties. This role involves early-stage design, feasibility work, and detailed design development, making it ideal for someone with a strong background in both project management and surveying.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Take responsibility for early-stage design and feasibility work to ensure project viability.
- Develop detailed briefs in collaboration with clients, understanding and incorporating their needs.
- Carry out detailed design work and prepare production information to guide construction phases.
- Serve as Project Manager, overseeing projects from conception through to completion.
- Administer building contracts and act as ‘Lead Discipline' on programmed capital projects.
- Undertake comprehensive professional surveying work including surveys, Party Wall (PW) work, dilapidations, Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliance, and Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
- Conduct inspections to resolve building defects, assign contractors, and manage the works effectively.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Building Surveyor in various sectors such as private, education, or local authority.
- Strong capability in early-stage design, feasibility studies, and detailed design work.
- Experience in project management and administration of building contracts.
- Proficient in conducting professional surveying tasks including handling dilapidations, DDA, and FRAs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and team members.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail.
To apply for the Building Surveyor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.