Project Building Surveyor; Temporary LilyLifestyle

6-Month Temporary Contract (Potential to Extend) | Full-time | Manchester

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Building Surveyor to join a large and complex estate environment on an initial 6‑month temporary contract, with the strong potential for extension. This role is ideally suited to a candidate who can hit the ground running and is confident delivering refurbishment, alteration and minor works projects within a fast‑paced, stakeholder‑rich setting.

• Managing multiple refurbishment, alteration and planned maintenance projects simultaneously
• Leading projects from brief development through to completion
• Producing cost‑effective design solutions and technical documentation
• Acting as Contract Administrator under JCT forms of contract
• Managing internal resources and external consultants
• Controlling project budgets in line with organisational and financial governance
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM regulations and the Building Safety Act, where required
• Ensuring excellent health & safety compliance across all works
• Maintaining effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders

• Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS or equivalent)
• Proven experience delivering complex refurbishment and alteration projects end to end
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and UK construction regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS Create and MS Office 365 (including MS Project)
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills

In return, you will receive:

• A competitive hourly rate of up to £42.10 (umbrella)
• Exposure to a large‑scale, well‑funded estate programme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• A strong possibility of contract extension, subject to performance and project demand