Building Surveyor

Interim Building Surveyor – Schools Portfolio
Location: London
Duration: 12 weeks (strong possibility of extension)
Day Rate: £350 Umbrella
Interviews to take place ASAP with a start thereafter

We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join a dynamic Surveyor Team on an interim basis, supporting a portfolio of schools and education buildings across London. This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on the delivery, safety, and improvement of children’s services facilities while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

As the link surveyor for a group of schools and education sites, you will act as the key point of contact for headteachers, business managers, site managers, contractors, consultants, building control, planning, and health & safety teams. You will be responsible for managing planned and urgent works, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget.
Key responsibilities include:

Assessing condition issues and developing practical, cost-effective solutions
Preparing and reviewing planned maintenance programmes with individual schools
Supporting the development of specifications, quotes, and ITTs
Assisting in bid evaluations and contractor/consultant appointments
Project managing works from inception through to delivery
Contributing to the delivery of major capital projects and external funding bids
Maintaining project management, financial and asset management systems
Ensuring works align with the Council’s climate and ecological emergency commitments

About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:

A degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent professional experience)
Proven experience in building surveying and project management
Strong knowledge of building condition assessments, maintenance, and capital works
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with MS Office products such as Word and Excel

This role would particularly suit a surveyor who enjoys a mix of hands-on surveying, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery, and who is motivated by the chance to support schools and children’s services.

If you are an experienced Building Surveyor with a background in education or public sector property, and you are available for an immediate start, we would love to hear from you