Interim Building Surveyor

Description

Job Title: Building Surveyor

Location: Hampshire Coast

Contract: Initial 6–month contract, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Rate: 300 per day

Working Hours: Aligned with the Council's flexible working hours policy

Potential: Strong potential for contract extension, with excellent internal progression opportunities into senior roles

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Building Surveyor to join our Property Services team on the Hampshire coast. You'll contribute to the management of a diverse property portfolio that includes over 3,000 residential homes, alongside corporate, commercial, and community assets.

This is an exciting time to join the Council. The service has been through a challenging period, but under the leadership of a new Head of Service, things are moving in a clearly positive direction. Early feedback has been encouraging – with one of the current interim staff describing him as "a pleasure to work for." The team is rebuilding with a focus on quality, accountability, and long–term improvement, making this a great opportunity to get involved at a pivotal moment.

In this role, you'll deal with everything from diagnosing building faults and issuing work orders, to updating condition data and ensuring repair quality. You'll be part of a team working to restore confidence in the service and deliver meaningful improvements for residents and stakeholders alike.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect and diagnose day–to–day repair issues in residential and commercial properties

Advise on appropriate repair and maintenance solutions

Conduct property surveys and maintain accurate stock condition records

Manage responsive repair works with a focus on quality and value

Ensure compliance with health & safety and relevant legislation

Liaise with contractors, manage contracts, and resolve disputes

Provide cost estimates, monitor budgets, and analyse repair history

Deliver excellent customer service through clear communication with tenants, colleagues, and stakeholders

What We're Looking For

We're seeking candidates who:

Bring proven experience in managing reactive repairs in housing or commercial environments

Have sound knowledge of building construction and fault diagnosis

Understand and apply relevant legislation and health & safety regulations

Are familiar with Working at Height and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Have experience in conducting measured and stock condition surveys

Can manage contractors and confidently resolve issues

Demonstrate commercial awareness through effective budget and cost control

Are proficient with Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems

Are organised, proactive, and excellent at managing their time

Communicate clearly and professionally with a range of audiences

Special Requirements

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

A car user allowance will be provided while the duties of the post require it

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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