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Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor

Civic Recruitment Limited • Dorchester, DOR, gb
13 days ago
Job type
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Job description
Job Description

3 - 6 Month Contract With A Local Authority


Job Purpose

To provide professional building surveying services across Dorset Council's property portfolio, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard. The Building Surveyor will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance programmes, managing capital repair projects, and providing technical expertise to support the effective management of the Council's property assets.



Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage capital repair and maintenance projects, including projects valued at £100,000 and above, from procurement through to completion.
  • Carry out building inspections, condition assessments, and technical surveys to identify maintenance requirements and priorities.
  • Ensure Council assets are maintained in a safe, compliant, and operational condition.
  • Prepare specifications, tender documentation, and contract information for maintenance and capital works.
  • Manage contractors and consultants, monitoring performance, quality, programme delivery, and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Monitor project budgets, control expenditure, and ensure value for money is achieved.
  • Maintain accurate property records, asset data, and performance information using digital property management systems.
  • Provide professional building surveying advice to internal stakeholders and support informed decision-making.
  • Build effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, and Council policies.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of property management processes and service delivery.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post.


Requirements

Experience and Knowledge

  • Degree-level qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience delivering planned and reactive repair and maintenance programmes.
  • Experience managing capital repair and maintenance projects from procurement through to completion.
  • Experience managing contractors, consultants, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Good understanding of construction contracts, building regulations, and relevant property legislation.
  • Knowledge of Local Authority property operations is desirable.

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good understanding of procurement and contract management.
  • Proficient in the use of digital property management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Other Requirements

  • Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent qualification/experience.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake significant travel as required.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality services and promoting organisational values of Respect, Accountability, Togetherness, Openness, and Curiosity.


Additional Information

Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Hours per Week: 37 hours
Payment Schedule: Bi-Weekly



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