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Commercial Property Building Surveyor Contract: 6 months (With Likely Extension) Location: London Rate: £350 per 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 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. Apply for this role Please tick the box to acknowledge your acceptance of our Privacy Policy.

Commercial Property Building Surveyor 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.

Interim Building Surveyor Project Manager 325 per day Inside IR35 Initial 6 Month Contract London Based Full time - Monday to Friday Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority client based in London to facilitate the appointment of an Interim Building Surveyor Project Manager on an interim basis for 6 months. Within the role you will be responsible for managing and leading on allocated building works projects within the councils wider Capital Projects portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Managing building projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Conducting building surveys, inspections, and assessments to determine maintenance and repair needs. Preparing detailed reports, specifications, and schedules of work. Liaising with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met. Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, health and safety standards, and local authority policies. Overseeing contract administration and managing project budgets effectively. To be considered you will have Previous experience working within a local authority or housing association settings. Experience creating complete project tender packs and managing projects from feasibility/ design through to completion. Higher National Diploma in Building Studies or equivalent formal qualification. Extensive experience with commercial stock. Next Steps: This assignment is a 6-month contract with a likely extension and offers 325 per day (inside IR35). The role will require a mixture of remote working with a need to be onsite 2-3 days a week. Interviews will be taking place in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested in knowing more, apply today or contact Rashani Johnson at Panoramic Associates.

Enjoy flexible working, long-term stability, and the chance to play a key role in delivering high-quality planned investment programmes in this interim Building Surveyor role with a well-respected local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a flexible and rewarding position where your surveying and contract expertise will directly support essential housing services, all within a supportive and professional team environment. You'll be joining a well-established organisation known for its commitment to tenant care, safety, and compliance. This role is ideal for a proactive Surveyor who can confidently manage specifications, contractor performance, and housing capital programmes. I'd love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Contract, Project Surveyor or Clerk of Works particularly within planned works, capital programmes, or social housing. As a Building Surveyor, you will be: Carrying out stock condition surveys and ensuring asset data is accurate Producing detailed specifications, drawings, and cost estimates for capital works Managing contractors on site to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification Monitoring progress, attending site meetings, and resolving issues promptly Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, CDM and asbestos requirements Assisting with procurement, tendering and contractor selection I'd love to speak to anyone who has: Experience in building surveying, planned works, or housing maintenance Strong knowledge of building construction and defects Experience producing specifications and contract documentation Excellent communication and customer care skills Confidence working independently and managing multiple projects Qualifications: HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related field Experience within social housing or capital projects is highly desirable This interim role is offering: Flexible working (office/site as required) Long-term contract with opportunity for extension Supportive working culture with autonomy in your role Weekly pay This role is offering a competitive hourly rate of 30- 35 per hour. Location & travel The role is based in Warwickshire with travel to sites across the borough as required. If this Building Surveyor role sounds like a good fit for you, apply today or contact Jazmin on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential chat.

£500p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35) 7 weeks (interim assignment) London Borough of Croydon Council Hybrid working Are you a commercially sharp, detail-driven Quantity Surveyor ready to take a lead role in delivering major capital programmes? Croydon Council is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Housing - Assets & Repairs division. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to a varied portfolio of construction, refurbishment and major works projects that directly improve homes and communities across the borough. Working within the Capital Delivery Team, . You'll provide expert commercial support across a £42m capital programme, ensuring value for money, accurate cost control and robust contract management. Key Responsibilities Review contractor quotations, tenders and commercial submissions, ensuring accuracy and value for money Prepare pre-tender estimates, tender reports, contract sum analyses and support value engineering activities Oversee contract administration including variations, payment applications and compliance with relevant schedules of rates Monitor project spend, prepare cost reports, forecasts and cashflows, and support governance reporting Provide cost advice to officers across the service and act as a key client-side commercial contact Lead the coordination and quality assurance of external cost consultants Support leaseholder processes by preparing Heads of Cost for Section 20 notices and reconciling final accounts What You'll Need Degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar) and RICS membership Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement and public-sector project delivery Excellent commercial and financial skills, including budgeting, forecasting and contract analysis Ability to interpret specifications, drawings and schedules of rates Confident communicator able to work effectively with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders Experience delivering medium to large projects in either the public or private sector For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

An Interim Building Surveyor job for 3-6 months based in Redditch Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting our client in recruiting a Building Surveyor to join their team for a 3-6 month interim assignment. Your new role You will carry out building surveys and produce detailed reports across disrepair, damp and mould, and fire safety in particular, and also assist across capital programme projects. You will complete detailed inspection reports across your selected works areas, and will also assist with any other general ad-hoc duties across the department as required during the contract. This is an office-based role requiring attendance on site for each working day. What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed in this role you will be an experienced building surveyor across all key areas, ideally with a background in local authority/public sector, although this isn't essential. You will be familiar with producing detailed reports on disrepair, damp and mould, fire safety/compliance, on void and tenanted properties, both pre-and-post works. This is a role with minimal day-to-day supervision and so applicants should be confident in their abilities to manage their own workload and diary. No Visa sponsorship will be offered for this role, and so applicants without the Right to Work in the UK need not apply. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a competitive hourly rate in this 3-6 month assignment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

temporary Job - project Building Surveyor, social housing Main Job Purpose:Working for a large Social Housing Provider, to assist the planned maintenance team on capital projects The roleThe main purpose of the job is to provide efficient and effective oversight to the planned investment contracts. • Management of contractors undertaking the works • Performance monitoring • Undertaking accurate specifications • Checking of H&S on site • Quality checking of works • Ensuring that works are delivered to agreed budgets • Conduct detailed property inspections to identify issues having the ability to solve problems. • Prepare accurate, comprehensive reports and provide recommendations for remedial actions in line with best practices. • Liaise with tenants, landlords, and other parties to investigate complaints and resolve disputes effectively. • Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. • Work collaboratively with contractors, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders to oversee investment works and ensure quality standards. • Maintain up-to-date records and documentation using internal systems KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •To survey and specify work required to ensure properties meet the lettable standard.•Utilising approved contractors, organise work to a conclusion, to achieve the appropriate quality within agreed timescales. •To survey managed buildings, provide detailed condition data and advise the need for remedial work or inclusion into other works programmes, as required. To organise that work as directed. Procure services of contractors •Visit sites in order to monitor and supervise construction works to ensure compliance with any contracts that are in force, compliance with specifications, Health & Safety etc. and ensure volumes of works carried out compare to any interim and final invoices prepared by Contractors. •To issue written site instructions to Contractors to vary works within approved limits and assist in the collection of documentation to check the validity of claims for extra payments. •Ensure works conducted in cooperation with tenant's needs and that the Contractors are abiding by the terms of their contract with regard to customer care. •Maintain a site diary/ documentation which contains accurate daily record of weather, labour, plant and progress. •Provide timely progress information to keep officers, tenants About youRecognised building/M&E related qualification Knowledge and understanding of the housing sector Knowledge and understanding of building construction, property maintenance and planned investment Proven Experience of undertaking a variety of building surveys in relation to delivering planned investment works and services to leaseholders and tenants Ability to apply strong specialist skills to managing technical areas of responsibility Experience of procuring contracts for minor works and knowledge of JCT contracts Excellent IT skills Working knowledge of current CDM Excellent organisational and project management skills What you'll get in return weekly pay, + mileage What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Quantity Surveyor - Tarmac / Surfacing Cardiff Permanent £40,000 - £50,000, Car or Car Allowance (£5,800) Permanent (Highways National Contractor) Candidate Must Have: Surfacing, Local Authority works, s278, New Housing Development Infrastructure, Car Parks, Highways and Commercial / Industrial surfacing schemes. Please do not apply unless you have vast surfacing knowledge Duties include: Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. Value determination. Risk management and calculation. Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures. Tender analysis and agreement of the contract sum. Commercial management and contract administration. Assistance in dispute resolution. Asset Capitalization. Interim valuations and payment assessment. Cost management process. Assessing the additional cost of design variations and providing substantiation. Production of company pre-qualifications questionnaire (PQQ) documentation in line with company policies. Provide assistance support and guidance on commercial issues. This role will require site visitation in addition to the normal office-based work. Manage multiple clients and contracts. Good organisational skills will be required with the ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision. Recommended qualifications: Qualified Quantity Surveying. Experience within a similar role. Ideally someone that has experience working within a sub-contractor environment rather than Contractor. Commercially astute - working knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement. NEC3 experience. Good knowledge of early warnings and CE procedures within NEC3. Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team and using own initiative. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages. Literate and Numerate. Good organisational skills and the ability to priorities. Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call Josh Moss on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Quantity Surveyor Wiltshire Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 Surfacing / Civil Engineering (Highways sub-contractor) Candidate Must Have: Mainly Sub-Contractor Experience Surfacing, Groundworks and Highway Maintenance surveying experience Duties include: Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. Value determination. Risk management and calculation. Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures. Tender analysis and agreement of the contract sum. Commercial management and contract administration. Assistance in dispute resolution. Asset Capitalization. Interim valuations and payment assessment. Cost management process. Assessing the additional cost of design variations and providing substantiation. Production of company pre-qualifications questionnaire (PQQ) documentation in line with company policies. Provide assistance support and guidance on commercial issues. This role will require site visitation in addition to the normal office-based work. Manage multiple clients and contracts. Good organisational skills will be required with the ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision. Recommended qualifications: Qualified Quantity Surveying. Experience within a similar role. Ideally someone that has experience working within a sub-contractor environment rather than Contractor. Commercially astute - working knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement. NEC3 experience. JCT Experience. DOM 1-4 Good knowledge of early warnings and CE procedures within NEC3. Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team and using own initiative. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages. Literate and Numerate. Good organisational skills and the ability to priorities. Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call Josh Moss on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Healthcare Planning and Property Manager Location: Newcastle Interim or permanent Salary equivalent : £53168 - £62001 Our client is looking for a Senior professional to join their Capital Works department within a healthcare environment. The Role: Provide and manage an efficient and effective planning function for Trust funded projects, encompassing capital planning, project management and a full commissioning service. Lead role in detailed medical planning working with clinical users and the design teams to produce plans for clinical accommodation. To be a lead role in project management on behalf the Trust and organisation of the commissioning programme. Detailed medical planning of the decant and refurbishment schemes associated with new build and refurbishment projects and commissioning of these schemes. Line manager for multiple projects. Management of multiple user groups (i.e. Trust staff representatives) for the new build, decant schemes and refurbishment schemes. Responsibility for representing the Trust to external organisations i.e. PFI Company, Local Authority, Health and Safety Executive To manage the operational delivery of the Trust property management services, transactions and projects in relation to the negotiation of occupational agreements, acquisitions, disposals and in the operational implementation of the estates strategy. Managing the programmes of lease renewals, rent reviews, service charges and other leasehold time-related matters and ensuring the supporting property database is maintained, accurate and up to date. Supporting projects from business case stage to the point of acquiring premises and to provide assistance on the project management of accommodation issues. To advise colleagues and clients on property management matters, linking closely with legal advisors to ensure that the Trust minimises its exposure to risks arising from its occupation of leased accommodation, both at the time of acquisition and throughout the lifecycle of the property. Ensure that all Trust owned or occupied property is managed in order that space utilisation is maximised. Qualifications & Experience Educated to Degree level in an Estates related discipline or an equivalent level plus extensive experience (Master's level equivalent) in the planning environment related to major capital projects. Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or MCIOB. Extensive experience in the planning environment related to major changes in service provision and delivery of capital projects. Detailed knowledge and training of project management (Prince 2, PMP or similar) Experience of managing large and complex developments. Strong interpersonal skills. Operational management experience of a large organisation. Experience of working within a NHS environment and their legislations Desirable requirements Knowledge of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) processes Understanding of NHS structures and decision making. Comprehensive understanding of local planning. If you are interested, please can you apply immediately

Quantity Surveyor Wiltshire £40,000 - £50,000 Surfacing / Civil Engineering (Highways sub-contractor) Overview: Founded in 1967, our Client is a leading successfully family owned and managed Sub-Contractor, based in Wiltshire. Undertaking works in surfacing, civil engineering and highway maintenance. Their aim is to provide high quality asphalt and bitumen macadam surfacing solutions to a broad customer base ranging from large multi-national contractors, government and local authorities to civil engineers and smaller local builders. Successfully administering contracts in the Private, Commercial and Industrial sectors, we have developed a reputation for service and workmanship of the highest order. Duties include: Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. Value determination. Risk management and calculation. Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures. Tender analysis and agreement of the contract sum. Commercial management and contract administration. Assistance in dispute resolution. Asset Capitalization. Interim valuations and payment assessment. Cost management process. Assessing the additional cost of design variations and providing substantiation. Production of company pre-qualifications questionnaire (PQQ) documentation in line with company policies. Provide assistance support and guidance on commercial issues. This role will require site visitation in addition to the normal office-based work. Manage multiple clients and contracts. Good organisational skills will be required with the ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision. Recommended qualifications: Qualified Quantity Surveying. Experience within a similar role. Ideally someone that has experience working within a sub-contractor environment rather than Contractor. Commercially astute - working knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement. NEC3 experience. JCT Experience. DOM 1-4 Good knowledge of early warnings and CE procedures within NEC3. Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team and using own initiative. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages. Literate and Numerate. Good organisational skills and the ability to priorities. Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call Josh Moss on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Interim Building Surveyor - Planned Works - North West England - Property and Housing Client Details Interim Building Surveyor - Planned Works My client is one of the largest providers of social housing within the North West and currently looking to expand operations across the region. Description Interim Building Surveyor - Planned Works For this role the successful candidate will be required too: - Oversee planned works/capital investment schemes carried out by principal contractors on behalf of the HA. - Be able to contract administer these works from inception to completion, including: carrying out scoping surveys, drawing up schedule of works, monitoring contractors on site, signing off completed works before handover to end stakeholder - Be responsible for budget management on capital works schemes on a weekly and monthly basis, updating records on asset management software and in house spreadsheets Profile The successful candidate will have: - minimum 3 years experience of working as a building surveyor on social housing maintenance schemes - Building Studies or Surveying degree - experience of working to NAT FED schedule of rates Job Offer 3 month initial contract with view to extend large modern offices with on-site parking

Interim Building Surveyor - Planned Works - North West England - Property and Housing Client Details Interim Building Surveyor - Planned Works My client is one of the largest providers of social housing within the North West and currently looking to expand operations across the region. Description Interim Building Surveyor - Planned Works For this role the successful candidate will be required too: - Oversee planned works/capital investment schemes carried out by principal contractors on behalf of the HA. - Be able to contract administer these works from inception to completion, including: carrying out scoping surveys, drawing up schedule of works, monitoring contractors on site, signing off completed works before handover to end stakeholder - Be responsible for budget management on capital works schemes on a weekly and monthly basis, updating records on asset management software and in house spreadsheets Profile The successful candidate will have: - minimum 3 years experience of working as a building surveyor on social housing maintenance schemes - Building Studies or Surveying degree - experience of working to NAT FED schedule of rates Job Offer 3 month initial contract with view to extend large modern offices with on-site parking