Building Surveying Manager

4735662
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    East Anglia
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Property And Surveying
  • Industry

    Property & Real Estate
  • Pay

    Up tp £400 per day

Building Surveying Manager – 6m initial contract, Up to £400 per day, Hybrid

️ Building Surveying Manager – Contract Role
Duration: 3–6 months
Rate: Up to £400 per day
Location: East Anglia (remote/hybrid options available)


Your new company

Are you a seasoned Building Surveying professional ready to lead complex housing projects and drive service excellence? We’re seeking a dynamic Building Surveying Manager to take the reins of a high-performing team and deliver impactful capital improvement programmes across a diverse housing portfolio.

Your new role

What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead and manage a team of Chartered Surveyors and technical officers, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery across all projects.
• Oversee major capital works, responsive repairs, and planned maintenance programmes, liaising with senior stakeholders to align strategy and execution.
• Champion service improvement initiatives, introducing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Resolve complex disputes and complaints with professionalism, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into future processes.
• Spearhead procurement projects, from drafting specifications to managing tenders and contractor performance.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership, prepare strategic reports, and contribute to housing policy development.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, building regulations, and CDM requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

What We’re Looking For
• Degree-qualified in Building Services or equivalent, with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of building legislation, health and safety regulations, and contract management.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale housing projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ideally proficient in CAD, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (minimum); NEBOSH and professional memberships are a plus.

What you'll get in return

Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, public sector environment. You’ll be at the forefront of strategic housing initiatives, working with passionate professionals and contributing to meaningful community outcomes.


If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role that blends leadership, technical excellence, and strategic influence—apply now and help shape the future of housing services.

What you need to do now


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