Senior Building Surveyor

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority based in Hampshire. This is a 3-month ongoing role with a rate of 47ph over a 37 hour working week. The successful candidate will take a lead role within the Property Services team, overseeing surveying activity across either housing or non-housing assets, with the potential to manage up to five direct reports. This is a senior position with responsibility for project delivery, compliance, asset condition, repairs, and contractor management within a busy local authority environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead the surveying function for housing and/or non-housing assets
Manage and develop a team of Building Surveyors, allocating workloads and supporting training and development
Undertake and oversee stock condition, dilapidation, and compliance surveys
Diagnose defects and prepare scopes of work, specifications, and cost estimates
Act as Contract Administrator using JCT and NEC forms of contract
Manage planned and reactive maintenance projects, typically valued between 50,000 and 1m+
Oversee repairs and maintenance programmes, ensuring accurate stock data is maintained
Support the development of planned maintenance programmes and cyclical works
Manage contractor performance, procurement, tendering, and contract compliance
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Building Regulations, CDM, fire safety, asbestos, gas, electrical safety, and the Housing Act
Manage budgets, cost control, valuations, variations, and final accounts
Liaise with residents, leaseholders, councillors, internal stakeholders, and external partners
Handle complaints effectively and professionally, ensuring positive outcomes
Support and deputise for the Property Services Manager as required

Requirements:

Degree or HNC-level qualification in Building Surveying or a construction-related discipline
Ideally RICS or CIOB membership (or working towards)
Demonstrable experience within a local authority or housing environment
Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
Proven experience of managing contractors, procurement, and tendering processes
Sound knowledge of building pathology, construction technology, and asset management
Strong understanding of building legislation, contract law, and health & safety regulations
Experience managing and motivating surveying teams
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive, "can-do" approach
Demonstrable success in complaint handling and stakeholder management
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and asset management systems
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes