Freelance Building Surveyor

• Location: Reigate
• Job Type: Full time or Part-time, 3 days a week

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building surveying, project management, and a commitment to creating efficient and sustainable living spaces.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct building surveys for both new and existing properties to inform decisions, appraisals, and maintenance plans.
• Project manage development, extension, and refurbishment projects, ensuring they are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Liaise with architects, contractors, and suppliers, providing technical guidance and managing the tender process.
• Prepare specifications and schedules of works for tender, and manage projects from progress to completion.
• Offer defect diagnosis and undertake a range of property surveys.
• Support the organisation in meeting its environmental and sustainability goals, including net zero targets for housing stock.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying or a related field.
• Experience in managing building maintenance and capital building work contracts.
• Proficient in stock condition surveys and property maintenance (planned/cyclical/reactive).
• Comprehensive understanding of statutory and legal regulations including planning legislation, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety.
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to negotiate and achieve value for money.
• Excellent design sense to create modern, accessible, and comfortable homes.
• Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems.
• Car driver with access to own vehicle.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and efficiency.