Interim Chartered Building Surveyor (Acquisition and Refurb Programme)
Location: Greater Manchester, hybrid
Rate: £400-450 per day
Contract: 3-6 months


Spencer Clarke Group have an opportunity for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to support a major public-sector programme focused on identifying, acquiring, and refurbishing residential properties to improve outcomes for children and young people in residential care.


You will lead activity across pre-acquisition, due diligence, approvals, acquisition and post-acquisition delivery, and then take ownership of refurbishment delivery, including project management and contract administration.


Responsibilities
*Identifying and assessing acquisition opportunities and maintaining a live tracker of prospects

*Coordinating desktop reviews, shortlisting, and arranging stakeholder viewings

*Managing RICS Level 3 surveys and valuations, plus legal due diligence and conveyancing through to completion

*Preparing appraisal and board-level approval documentation

*Managing consultants through measured surveys, concept design, planning and building regs

*Producing / signing off Descriptions of Works, tender packs, and procurement documentation

*Leading refurbishment delivery: programme, cost control, risk, quality, reporting

*Contract administration duties (including variations, valuations, interim payments, practical completion)

*Chairing progress meetings and maintaining accurate project records



About You
*Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) (or equivalent demonstrable senior experience)

*Strong project management and contract administration capability (ideally JCT experience)

*Comfortable with surveys, valuations, due diligence and stakeholder reporting/approvals

*Confident operating in a public-sector environment with multiple stakeholders

*Able to work on-site in Greater Manchester as required



How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O’Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on or