Building Surveyor - Capital Programmes MCC

Building Surveyor

• Annual Salary: £40 per hour
• Location: Manchester Town Hall Extension, Level 8, M60
• Job Type: Contract

Join Manchester City Council's Capital Programmes & Procurement Service as a Building Surveyor. This role is central to the development of Manchester's built environment, ensuring construction projects are high-quality, safe, inclusive, and sustainable. You will be part of the Minor Works Team, delivering projects ranging from £2,000 to £4 million.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as a technical specialist and lead consultant on a variety of construction, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment projects.
• Carry out detailed building investigations, prepare specifications, manage contractors, and ensure safe, compliant, value-for-money project delivery.
• Manage construction contracts from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on quality, time, and budget while adhering to statutory, legislative, and Council requirements.
• Lead the delivery of minor works and refurbishment projects up to £4m in value.
• Assess building condition, investigate defects, and produce detailed technical reports.
• Prepare design drawings (AutoCAD), specifications, and tender documentation.
• Administer projects from feasibility through design, procurement, delivery, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and Planning/Building Control requirements.
• Provide Fire Risk Assessment and Principal Designer services where required.
• Produce accurate cost plans and monitor project budgets and cash flow.
• Apply change control procedures and document project variations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BSc in Building Surveying or RICS-accredited equivalent.
• Strong experience diagnosing building defects and specifying works.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and technical drawing production.
• Excellent knowledge of building and planning legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Experience producing technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Experience administering construction contracts and managing project delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication skills, able to simplify technical information.
• Project management capability, including risk, budget, and schedule control.
• Ability to work independently, plan workloads, and meet competing deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and ability to achieve value for money.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, varied, and impactful environment.
• Contribute to flagship capital programmes.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, professionalism, and collaboration.