Capital Programmes & Procurement Service
Manchester City Council
Rate: £40 per hour (INSIDE IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months
 
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor (Level 2, Grade 8) to join Manchester Cidty Council's Capital Programmes Division, which delivers a diverse portfolio of major and minor capital projects valued at approximately £200m per annum.

The work spans a wide range of schemes including:

• Construction of new schools
• Large-scale solar PV installations
• Building demolition projects
• Repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of heritage buildings
• Schools, galleries, leisure centres, and park facilities

This position sits within the Minor Works Team, delivering construction, repair, and refurbishment projects ranging from £2,000 to £4 million. You will provide professional building surveying services and take a lead consultant role on complex technical, procedural, and legislative matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects from inception to completion
• Deliver projects to agreed quality standards, on time, and within budget
• Develop client briefs and assess feasibility of proposals
• Analyse building defects and specify appropriate remedial works
• Administer and manage construction contracts (JCT, PSPC, NEC3/4 TSC and ECC)
• Provide advice on building and planning legislation, CDM Regulations, and compliance matters
• Use AutoCAD to produce and review technical designs
• Apply principles of design economics, cost planning, procurement, and tendering
• Manage stakeholder relationships and contractor performance
• Contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
• You may also represent the Council as an expert witness where required.

About You
You will bring:

• BSc in Building Surveying or a related RICS-accredited qualification
• Strong experience analysing building defects and specifying works
• Working knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning legislation, and CDM
• Experience managing and administering building contracts
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Sound project management and financial management skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach aligned with Manchester's values

If you're interested or would like more information, please apply to get in touch to discuss the role further.