Property Surveyor

  • Hays
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • 20/05/2026
Seasonal Construction

Job Description

Property Surveyor - Acquisition & Project Delivery

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with strong project delivery expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile programme focused on improving outcomes for children and young people. You'll help drive a significant investment initiative, overseeing the full lifecycle of property acquisition, due diligence, and refurbishment to create high-quality environments that support better wellbeing and educational outcomes.
Your new role
As a Property Surveyor, you will lead the end-to-end process of identifying, assessing, acquiring and delivering properties that meet required standards. Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring each acquisition is thoroughly assessed, legally compliant, and ready for onward delivery.
You will:

  • Pre-Acquisition
  • Due Diligence & Acquisition
  • Post-Acquisition & Project Delivery
  • Procurement

What you'll need to succeed
  • Chartered Building Surveyor status (MRICS) or equivalent experience.
  • Strong technical background in building surveying, project management, and contract administration.
  • Experience managing acquisition, due diligence, and refurbishment processes.
  • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, producing high-quality reports and clear recommendations.
  • Strong understanding of RICS standards, JCT contracts, and construction delivery.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to make a real impact by shaping the quality and standards of environments designed to support vulnerable young people. You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team and take ownership of a varied, meaningful and high-profile portfolio of work.
This is a 6-month contract with strong possibility of extension.

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.
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