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.