Building Surveyor

• Location: Manchester
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hourly rate: £40-50 per hour dependent on experience.

Join the Capital Programmes & Procurement service in Manchester, a key player in the city's development, ensuring that all projects are high-quality, safe, inclusive, and sustainable. We are currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Minor Works Team within the Capital Programmes Division. This role is crucial in delivering a variety of construction, repair, and refurbishment projects valued between £2k and £4m.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of construction contracts from commencement to completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Develop and review project requirements with internal clients, creating work programmes that achieve cost and quality efficiencies.
• Provide specialist services including Fire Risk Assessment and Principal Designer roles.
• Offer expertise in building surveying, mechanical and electrical design services, structural design, cost & contract management, and Construction Design Management (CDM) compliance.
• Utilise AutoCAD for designing and have a strong understanding of building and planning legislation, CDM Regulations, and current Building Contracts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BSc in Building Surveying or a similar RICS-accredited Bachelor's degree.
• Competence in analysing building defects and specifying building works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and a good working knowledge of building and planning legislation.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and Building Contracts such as JCT, PSPC, and NEC3/4 TSC and ECC.
• Ability to manage and administer construction contracts effectively, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.