Senior Building Surveyor

Senior Building Surveyor

Location: Gosport

Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35)

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

A Local Authority in Gosport is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to lead the surveying function across either housing stock or corporate assets. This role will focus on delivering high-quality surveying, compliance, and planned maintenance services within a busy Property Services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and building pathology assessments
• Prepare specifications, scopes of work, and schedules for repairs and improvement schemes
• Manage planned maintenance and cyclical works programmes
• Act as Contract Administrator (JCT / NEC)
• Oversee contractors, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Support procurement, tendering, and budget control
• Ensure compliance with HHSRS, fire safety, asbestos, and other housing legislation
• Maintain accurate asset and stock condition data
• Liaise with residents, councillors, and stakeholders
• Potential supervision of up to five surveyors

About You

• HNC (or equivalent) in Building Surveying / Construction
• Strong local authority or housing sector experience essential
• Good knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and housing compliance (HHSRS)
• Experience in surveys, specifications, and contractor management
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. xwzovoh This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to