Vivid Resorcing
Location: Poulton-le-Fylde
Contract: Interim
About the role
Our client, a local authority based in Poulton-le-Fylde, is looking for an Interim Commercial Building Surveyor to support the management of its commercial property portfolio. The successful candidate will provide technical surveying advice across a mix of operational and investment property, helping the organisation protect asset value and meet its obligations as a landlord and property owner.
The work spans building condition and maintenance as well as the commercial side of property management. The Interim Commercial Building Surveyor will inspect properties, prepare specifications and oversee repair and refurbishment works, while also supporting lease events, dilapidations and rent reviews alongside colleagues in the estates team.
Working in the public sector brings a strong emphasis on value for money, compliance and transparent decision making. Rate, start date and duration will be confirmed with candidates.
Main responsibilities
- Carry out condition surveys and inspections of commercial properties and report on defects, risks and required works
- Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documents for repair, maintenance and refurbishment projects
- Manage planned and reactive maintenance across the commercial property portfolio
- Administer building contracts, including monitoring progress, valuing works and managing variations
- Support lease events such as lease renewals, rent reviews and lease re-gears with technical input
- Prepare and negotiate schedules of dilapidations and advise on tenant and landlord repairing obligations
- Ensure properties comply with building regulations, health and safety legislation and statutory property requirements
- Advise on property condition, maintenance liabilities and long-term investment needs to support asset management planning
- Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure quality, safety and compliance with specification
- Maintain accurate records, budgets and reports for senior property and asset colleagues
- Liaise with tenants, occupiers and internal departments on property matters
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Building Surveyor with a focus on commercial property, ideally within local government or another public sector setting
- Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or working towards it, or an equivalent relevant qualification
- Experience carrying out condition surveys and diagnosing building defects
- Working knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, including dilapidations and lease obligations
- Sound understanding of building regulations, health and safety requirements and contract administration
- Experience of preparing specifications and managing contractors on repair and refurbishment works
- Ability to manage a varied workload to deadlines and budgets
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels
The offer
This is an interim position based in Poulton-le-Fylde. Rate, start date and duration will be confirmed with candidates during the application process.
It suits a commercial building surveyor who enjoys a blend of technical surveying and property management in a public sector portfolio. If that sounds like you, apply below.