Building Surveyor; Minor Works

Position: Building Surveyor (Minor Works) (Contract)
Capital Programmes & Procurement Service
Manchester City Council
Rate: £40 per hour (INSIDE IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor (Level 2, Grade
8) to join Manchester Cidty Council's Capital Programmes Division, which delivers a diverse portfolio of major and minor capital projects valued at approximately £200m per annum.

The work spans a wide range of schemes including:

Construction of new schools
Large-scale solar PV installations
Building demolition projects
Repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of heritage buildings
Schools, galleries, leisure centres, and park facilities
This position sits within the Minor Works Team, delivering construction, repair, and refurbishment projects ranging from £2,000 to £4 million. You will provide professional building surveying services and take a lead consultant role on complex technical, procedural, and legislative matters.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction projects from inception to completion
Deliver projects to agreed quality standards, on time, and within budget
Develop client briefs and assess feasibility of proposals
Analyse building defects and specify appropriate remedial works
Administer and manage construction contracts (JCT, PSPC, NEC3/4 TSC and ECC)
Provide advice on building and planning legislation, CDM Regulations, and compliance matters
Use AutoCAD to produce and review technical designs
Apply principles of design economics, cost planning, procurement, and tendering
Manage stakeholder relationships and contractor performance
Contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
You may also represent the Council as an expert witness where required.
About You
You will bring:

BSc in Building Surveying or a related RICS-accredited qualification
Strong experience analysing building defects and specifying works
Working knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning legislation, and CDM
Experience managing and administering building contracts
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Sound project management and financial management skills
Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders
A collaborative, solution-focused approach aligned with Manchester's values

If you're interested or would like more information, please apply to get in touch to discuss the role further