Building Surveyor

Warrington Borough Council
Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (Dependant on experience) Inside IR35
Contract length: 6-month (with strong likelihood of extension)

Warrington Borough Council is looking to bring in an experienced Building Surveyor to support their Building Services team.

You'll be joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, based in the Council's flagship office at 1 Time Square, right in the heart of Warrington, with a great working environment and a strong team culture.

The Role

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of a mix of reactive maintenance, planned works, and capital projects across a varied property portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from inception through to completion
• Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT experience ideal)
• Preparing specifications, drawings, and tender documentation
• Managing and coordinating contractors and consultants
• Carrying out site inspections, condition surveys, and reporting
• Monitoring budgets, costs, and variations
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM, and statutory regulations
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in building surveying or building services engineering
• Proven track record delivering maintenance and refurbishment projects
• Strong knowledge of construction, procurement, and contract management
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience using systems such as AutoCAD and standard Microsoft tools
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE etc.) is desirable