TSA Surveying Ltd

Chartered Building Surveyor Location: Essex Contract: Freelance, long-term opportunity IR35 Status: Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor for a long-term freelance opportunity in Essex, supporting the delivery of education sector projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor looking for continuity of work, with projects that could run for several years. You will take on an onsite Project Management role, providing a key point of contact for project delivery and ensuring works are progressing in line with the required standards. The Role Undertake onsite Project Management duties across education projects. Monitor contractor progress, quality of works and programme delivery. Act as the client's representative on site, providing oversight of project activities. Report on progress, identify potential risks and resolve issues as they arise. Liaise with contractors, consultants, school representatives and wider project teams. Ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications, relevant standards and health and safety requirements. Provide regular updates and reports to the wider project management team. Requirements MRICS, MCIOB or MCABE qualification is essential. Previous experience working on education sector projects is essential. Experience undertaking onsite Project Management or contract administration duties. Strong understanding of building works, contractor management and project delivery. Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage activities effectively on site. What's on Offer? Outside IR35 freelance contract. Long-term work with the potential for projects to continue for several years. Opportunity to work on education projects with a consistent pipeline of activity. An onsite role offering responsibility and involvement in project delivery. The opportunity to utilise your building surveying and project management expertise within the education sector. If you are a Chartered Building Surveyor with education sector experience and are looking for a long-term freelance opportunity in Essex, we would be keen to hear from you.

PFI Consultant Lenders Technical Advisor Contract: Permanent Location: Home-based - with national travel. Start Date: Immediate We are working with a leading PFI consultancy seeking an experienced PFI Consultant to join its growing team, supporting a portfolio of operational PFI projects across the UK. The business specialises in two key areas: technical advisory to end clients on their PFI projects and handback surveys and best-practice assessments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across both areas, with a mix of desktop-based technical work, site surveys and direct client interaction. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical advisory services to clients across operational PFI projects. Undertake handback surveys, condition assessments and technical reviews. Carry out desktop reviews of project documentation, existing surveys and contractual requirements. Undertake site inspections across England and prepare clear technical reports. Review lifecycle planning, asset condition and maintenance requirements. Identify technical and operational issues and provide practical recommendations. Work directly with clients, SPVs, FM providers and other project stakeholders. Contribute to the business's centre of best practice for handback surveys. Requirements: Previous experience within the PFI/PPP sector. Experience in technical advisory, handback, asset management, lifecycle or operational PFI work. Strong understanding of operational PFI contracts and asset lifecycle management. Experience in technical surveys, condition assessments or similar would be advantageous. Strong analytical and report-writing skills. Technical background in Building Surveying, Facilities Management, Building Services, Asset Management, Engineering or a similar discipline. Comfortable working with clients and travelling nationally for site-based work. This is a predominantly home-based role, combining desktop consultancy with client-facing work and site visits. It offers the opportunity to work across both PFI technical advisory and handback, within a growing business with a strong pipeline of secured work.

Freelance Building Surveyor Location: Manchester and Greater Manchester Engagement: Freelance / Contract Project Type: Government Building Fabric Condition Surveys The Opportunity We are looking to speak with experienced Freelance Building Surveyors to support a programme of fabric condition surveys across a portfolio of government buildings in Manchester and Greater Manchester. This opportunity would suit a surveyor who is confident carrying out building fabric condition assessments independently and, importantly, is comfortable pricing survey work on a fixed fee per building basis. You will be responsible for inspecting buildings, assessing the condition of the building fabric and capturing survey data using a tablet-based data capture system. The relevant software and survey methodology will be utilised to ensure consistent and accurate reporting across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities Undertake fabric condition surveys across government buildings throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester. Assess and record the condition of building elements, identifying defects, maintenance requirements and areas requiring remedial works. Utilise tablet-based data capture software to complete survey records accurately and efficiently. Work independently to manage site visits and deliver surveys to the required standard. Review the survey requirements and provide fixed-price quotations on a per-building basis. Requirements Experience undertaking building fabric condition surveys. Strong technical knowledge of building construction, defects and condition assessment. Ability to work independently and manage survey delivery efficiently. Experience using digital survey or asset data capture software would be beneficial. Comfortable reviewing survey documentation and providing a fixed fee for individual buildings. Further Information Detailed survey documentation, including the relevant requirements and pricing schedule, can be provided to suitable candidates to allow you to assess the scope and submit your proposed fees. If you are a Freelance Building Surveyor with relevant condition survey experience and are interested in discussing the opportunity, please get in touch to find out more.