Interim Building Surveyor

Interim Building Surveyor – Commercial Property & Schools

£315 per day – Umbrella / Inside IR35
Hybrid working | Bedford | Local Authority
Initial 3-month contract with scope for extension

Bedford are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join their property team, working across a varied commercial and operational property portfolio, including schools and education buildings.

They are particularly keen to speak with surveyors who have worked within a local authority or public sector property environment and can demonstrate hands-on experience of surveying commercial/public buildings, producing specifications and taking projects through the tender process.

What you'll be doing

Carrying out detailed building surveys across commercial council properties and schools, identifying defects and recommending practical solutions.
Managing both planned and reactive maintenance projects from initial survey through to completion.
Producing detailed specifications, schedules of works, drawings and tender documentation.
Preparing cost estimates and monitoring project budgets through to final account.
Tendering projects through Intend, evaluating submissions on price and quality and producing recommendation reports.
Producing working drawings using CAD.
Managing contractors and overseeing works through to successful handover.
Ensuring projects comply with CDM Regulations 2015, current Building Regulations and relevant health and safety requirements.
Preparing pre-construction information, reviewing risks and checking contractor documentation at handover.

What Bedford are looking for

Strong Building Surveying background.
Experience working with commercial, operational or public-sector property.
Previous experience working on schools or education buildings is highly desirable.
Minimum 3 years' local authority or public sector experience.
Strong experience writing specifications and tender documentation.
Experience managing the tender process, including tender evaluation.
Good knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and current building legislation.
Ability to take projects from survey and specification through procurement, delivery and handover.
Confident dealing with contractors, internal stakeholders and building users.

Interested?

This is a great opportunity for a surveyor with a strong commercial/public buildings background who wants a varied portfolio covering council properties and schools.

Bedford are moving quickly and interviews will be arranged as suitable CVs come through. Send over your CV to discuss the role further