Project Surveyor

Position: Project Surveyor (Contract)
A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Project Surveyor to join their Capital Programmes Division – Minor Works / Design & Delivery Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a construction / capital projects environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to deliver a professional building surveying and technical consultancy service across a range of capital improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting the Council’s corporate objectives.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Acting as lead officer on small improvement and maintenance projects, and supporting larger, more complex capital schemes

• Undertaking building surveys to assess condition, boundaries, structural issues and preparing AutoCAD drawings

• Preparing feasibility studies, specifications and detailed design proposals in line with statutory regulations and local development plans

• Managing project budgets from design through to delivery, including financial reporting, cost planning and monitoring contractor performance

• Coordinating contractors, sub-consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:

• A relevant qualification (HNC/HND, BSc or MSc) in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline

• Commercial experience within a construction project environment

• Willingness to work towards full membership of a professional body such as MRICS (or equivalent)
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience working within a Local Authority or Public Sector capital programmes environment

• Strong knowledge of construction technology, procurement and tendering processes

• Experience in budget management, cost planning and contractor performance monitoring

• Understanding of project risk management and health & safety legislation

• Experience providing advice on sustainability, energy use and carbon reduction

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £28 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £22 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period