Contract Surveyor

Interim Contract Surveyor (General Build) 

Based in London

Length: 6 months 

IR35 status: Inside

Rate: £400 per day via an umbrella company

We’re looking for a skilled and customer‑focused Contract Surveyor to support the effective delivery of the Councils General Build Programme, ensuring safety, value for money, and excellent service for residents and partners.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Surveyor:

• Conduct technical inspections and prepare reports and budget estimates for school building projects
• Produce detailed technical estimates and maintain schedules of rates
• Carry out routine on‑site quality checks and upload findings via handheld devices
• Visit residents’ homes, estates and contractor sites to ensure consistent service standards
• Place contractor orders using Apex and provide progress updates to managers
• Deliver a cost‑effective, professional surveying service across allocated projects
• Lead monthly progress meetings with contractors and partners.
• Uphold health and safety requirements, including reviewing method statements and risk assessments

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Surveyor:

• A recognised building or surveying qualification
• Thorough knowledge of current and appropriate legislation with regard to building works, including CDM and health and safety legislation 
• Able to carry out all design calculations involved with the building works, using longhand and computerised systems
• A sound knowledge of JCT or other equivalent forms of contract
• Working experience of Apex) or similar asset management system

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.com

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations