Building Surveyor

Location:

East Yorkshire

Contract:

Interim

Our client and its estates function is looking for a Building Surveyor to join on an interim basis. The role supports the care and improvement of a varied campus estate, from teaching and research buildings to residential and support facilities.

You will provide building surveying advice across planned and reactive work, including condition surveys, defect investigation, project scoping and contractor oversight. The role involves regular contact with estates colleagues, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders, so you will need to explain technical issues clearly and keep work moving to programme and budget.

The successful candidate will have a sound grounding in building pathology and construction technology, and will be comfortable working in an occupied environment where minimising disruption matters. This is a good fit for an experienced surveyor who wants a hands‑on assignment with a broad mix of work.

• Carry out building condition surveys and inspections across the university estate
• Investigate defects and recommend practical repair and remedial solutions
• Scope, specify and oversee planned maintenance and capital works projects
• Prepare schedules of work, specifications and tender documentation
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor performance, cost and quality
• Provide technical advice to estates colleagues and internal stakeholders
• Support compliance with building regulations, health and safety and statutory requirements
• Manage works in occupied buildings with minimal disruption to staff and students
• Keep accurate records, reports and asset information up to date

• Previous experience as a building surveyor, ideally within a property, estates or construction setting
• Relevant degree in building surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS or progress towards chartered status
• A good understanding of building pathology, construction technology and building regulations
• Experience of condition surveys, specifications and contract administration
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Able to manage a workload of projects and meet deadlines
• A careful approach to health, safety and CDM responsibilities
• Able to work on site

• Interim position with a university in Hull, East Yorkshire
• Varied surveying work across a broad estate
• Rate, start date, contract duration and working pattern to be confirmed with candidates

If you are a building surveyor looking for an interim assignment in Hull, this role offers a mix of survey, project and contract work across a varied estate.