Commercial Building Surveyor

Local Authority | North West England 6-Month Initial Contract (Likely Extension) Competitive Day Rate We are currently partnering with a North West Local Authority to recruit an Interim Commercial Building Surveyor to support the management of a diverse commercial and corporate property portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied range of surveying, maintenance, refurbishment, and capital improvement projects across council-owned assets. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the authority's buildings remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose while delivering best value for residents and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Undertake condition surveys, defect inspections, and building pathology assessments across commercial assets. * Prepare specifications, schedules of works, drawings, and tender documentation. * Deliver planned maintenance, refurbishment, and capital works projects from inception through to completion. * Manage contractors and consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. * Administer contracts and monitor contractor performance. * Provide professional advice on building maintenance, compliance, statutory obligations, and asset management. * Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and property-related statutory requirements. * Support the development and implementation of planned maintenance programmes and asset management strategies. * Liaise with internal departments, external stakeholders, tenants, and contractors. Requirements * Proven experience working as a Building Surveyor within a commercial property, estates, asset management, housing, or local authority environment. * Strong knowledge of building construction, maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, and project management. * Experience preparing specifications, schedules of works, and tender documents. * Contract administration experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Working knowledge of public sector procurement procedures and contract management. * Sound understanding of building regulations, health and safety legislation, and statutory compliance requirements. * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable). Qualifications Essential * Degree in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline. * Membership of a relevant professional body or substantial equivalent experience. Desirable * MRICS qualification. * CIOB, CABE, or equivalent professional membership. * NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification. * Experience working within Local Government or the wider public sector. If you're an experienced Building Surveyor with a background in commercial property and public sector asset management, we'd be keen to hear from you