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Carrington West
Interim Building Surveyor
Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 250.00 GBP Daily
- Recruiter
- Carrington West
- Closes
- 04 Feb 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Interim Building Surveyor
GBP250per day (Umbrella – INSIDE IR35)
Hybrid working available Local Authority client
Initial 3–month contract – with scope for extension
This role offers a great mix of reactive maintenance and planned preventative work, from early–stage surveys right through to project handover.
You'll be working with a supportive team, playing a key role in ensuring building safety, compliance, and value for money across a range of property–related projects.
What you'll be doing:
Carrying out detailed building surveys, identifying defects and offering solutions
Producing cost estimates, managing tenders, and monitoring budgets through to final account agreement
Creating working drawings on CAD and clear specifications to meet construction standards and regs
Tendering projects via Intend, evaluating both price and quality, and compiling recommendation reports
Managing projects from design through to completion, with CDM compliance front and centre
Preparing pre–construction information, identifying and managing risks, and ensuring safe delivery
Reviewing the Health & Safety file at handover to confirm all contractor documentation is in place
What we're looking for:
UK Resident
Strong technical background in building surveying
Minimum 3years' experience working in a local authority or public sector setting
Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and current building legislation
Confident producing detailed drawings, specs, and tender documents
A team player who can communicate well with stakeholders and deliver practical, cost–effective solutions
Interested?
This role will move quickly – if it sounds like a good fit, send over your CV to get the ball rolling.
Interviews are being arranged as suitable profiles come through.
Ad ID: 5417670849
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