Senior Building Surveyor

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority based in Hampshire. This is a 3-month ongoing role with a rate of £47ph over a 37 hour working week. The successful candidate will take a lead role within the Property Services team, overseeing surveying activity across either housing or non-housing assets, with the potential to manage up to five direct reports. This is a senior position with responsibility for project delivery, compliance, asset condition, repairs, and contractor management within a busy local authority environment.

Responsibilities:

* Lead the surveying function for housing and/or non-housing assets
* Manage and develop a team of Building Surveyors, allocating workloads and supporting training and development
* Undertake and oversee stock condition, dilapidation, and compliance surveys
* Diagnose defects and prepare scopes of work, specifications, and cost estimates
* Act as Contract Administrator using JCT and NEC forms of contract
* Manage planned and reactive maintenance projects, typically valued between £50,000 and £1m+
* Oversee repairs and maintenance programmes, ensuring accurate stock data is maintained
* Support the development of planned maintenance programmes and cyclical works
* Manage contractor performance, procurement, tendering, and contract compliance
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Building Regulations, CDM, fire safety, asbestos, gas, electrical safety, and the Housing Act
* Manage budgets, cost control, valuations, variations, and final accounts
* Liaise with residents, leaseholders, councillors, internal stakeholders, and external partners
* Handle complaints effectively and professionally, ensuring positive outcomes
* Support and deputise for the Property Services Manager as required

Requirements:

* Degree or HNC-level qualification in Building Surveying or a construction-related discipline
* Ideally RICS or CIOB membership (or working towards)
* Demonstrable experience within a local authority or housing environment
* Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
* Proven experience of managing contractors, procurement, and tendering processes
* Sound knowledge of building pathology, construction technology, and asset management
* Strong understanding of building legislation, contract law, and health & safety regulations
* Experience managing and motivating surveying teams
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive, "can-do" approach
* Demonstrable success in complaint handling and stakeholder management
* Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and asset management systems
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes