Building Surveyor
Posted 4 days 17 hours ago by Carrington West
 Permanent
 Full Time
 Other
 Dorset, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 1
Job Description
 Overview 
 Building Surveyor - BCP Homes (Facilities Management)
Location: BCP area (Civic Centre / Dalling Road + site visits)
Contract: Initial 6 months, Inside IR35
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £34.08 per hour (via umbrella)
Start: ASAP
What You'll Do- Manage external and in-house contractors for planned, responsive and cyclical maintenance and refurbishment projects.
- Carry out pre/post inspections, diagnose building defects and prepare budget estimates.
- Produce drawings, specifications and tender documentation in line with current legislation and good practice.
- Lead procurement activities and appoint suitably accredited contractors.
- Administer contracts (verification of works, valuations, payments) to council procedures.
- Oversee delivery to agreed quality, cost and time requirements; track KPIs with a strong H&S focus.
- Undertake building and systems surveys; identify repair/refurb needs and recommend schemes.
- Prepare and submit approvals (Building Regulations, Planning, structural calcs) as required.
- Maintain accurate asset and project records to support consultation, audits and legal processes.
- Liaise with residents, members and external bodies; represent the team at meetings and events.
- Degree (or significant equivalent experience) in Building Surveying / Construction Management, ideally with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., MCIOB/MRICS).
- Strong contract & project management capability, including cost/quality control and programme delivery.
- Advanced knowledge of construction regulations, building standards and health & safety legislation.
- Proven experience across planned/cyclical programmes, responsive repairs and small improvement projects within housing/FM.
- Confident communicator able to plan workload, manage competing priorities and direct contractor teams.
- Base: BCP Civic Centre or Dalling Road, with travel across the BCP area for site inspections/meetings.
- Flexible working in line with service needs.
- Impactful, resident-focused work across a meaningful housing portfolio.
- End-to-end ownership-from survey and spec through procurement and delivery.
- Supportive FM environment with clear processes and governance.
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