Contract: 6 months (With Likely Extension)
Location: London
Rate: £350per day
IR35: Inside IR35
Panoramic Associates, a leading specialist in providing interim and permanent professionals to Local Authorities and Housing Associations across the UK, is partnering with the London Borough to recruit a highly skilled Commercial Property Building Surveyor.
Join at an exciting time as they invest in their commercial property portfolio. Working alongside the Senior Building Surveyor and a collaborative team of property professionals, you'll play a pivotal role in managing a substantial £5m capital and maintenance programme, ensuring the borough's commercial buildings remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
This is more than just a surveying role, it's an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment of one of London's most dynamic boroughs, contributing to sustainability goals while delivering excellence in property management.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and manage capital and compliance work packages up to £5m, covering non-statutory remedial works, building improvements, and complex repair programmes
Oversee reactive maintenance and planned works, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and specifications
Conduct comprehensive site visits to diagnose building defects and specify appropriate remedial solutions
Carry out health & safety and compliance inspections, ensuring all properties meet required standards
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documentation
Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and contractual obligations
Liaise effectively with tenants, managing expectations and resolving issues promptly
Support service charge reporting and assist with dispute resolution when required
Ensure all maintenance and improvement works contribute to the borough's carbon reduction targets
Promote sustainable building practices across the commercial portfolio
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
Qualification: Building Surveying degree (or equivalent qualification in building control, fire engineering, or related field)
Experience: Proven track record in commercial property surveying, including:
Diagnosing building defects and specifying repairs
Managing maintenance and capital works programmes
Contractor performance monitoring and management
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of building regulations, H&S compliance, and statutory requirements
Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Next Steps
Ready to bring your expertise to this role? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact Lola Balogun at Panoramic Associates
Even if this role isn't a perfect match, please get in touch-we have a wide range of opportunities across London and the UK that might align with your career goals
Salary description
£250.00 - £325.00 per day