Project Building Surveyor

Manchester, Lancashire
Hays
6-Month Temporary Contract (Potential to Extend) Full-time Manchester

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Building Surveyor to join a large and complex estate environment on an initial 6-month temporary contract, with the strong potential for extension.This role is ideally suited to a candidate who can hit the ground running and is confident delivering refurbishment, alteration and minor works projects within a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich setting.

Your new role
Working as part of a well-established projects team, you will provide a building surveying design and project management service across a diverse portfolio of live schemes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple refurbishment, alteration and planned maintenance projects simultaneously
• Leading projects from brief development through to completion
• Producing cost-effective design solutions and technical documentation
• Acting as Contract Administrator under JCT forms of contract
• Managing internal resources and external consultants
• Controlling project budgets in line with organisational and financial governance
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM regulations and the Building Safety Act, where required
• Ensuring excellent health & safety compliance across all works
• Maintaining effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders

What you’ll need to succeed

• Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS or equivalent)
• Proven experience delivering complex refurbishment and alteration projects end to end
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and UK construction regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS Create and MS Office 365 (including MS Project)
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

What you’ll get in return
This is an excellent short-term opportunity to work within a highly regarded organisation with a varied and technically interesting project portfolio.

In return, you will receive:

• A competitive hourly rate of up to £42.10 (umbrella)
• Exposure to a large-scale, well-funded estate programme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• A strong possibility of contract extension, subject to performance and project demand

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 me on .
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.
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