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Senior Surveyor / Engineer – 3-Month Contract £300 Per Day (Umbrella) | Bi-Weekly Pay Client: Local Authority Location: Swindon Pay Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella) Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly Contract Length: 3 months Summary We are seeking a seasoned Senior Surveyor / Engineer to join the Inclusive Economy & Sustainability Directorate of a Local Authority. This role offers a unique chance for a skilled professional to lead the inspection, maintenance, repair, and enhancement of the Authority's housing and corporate property assets. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority in their field, providing leadership, managing intricate projects and contracts, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and industry standards.
We are looking for someone with extensive post-qualification experience, strong commercial insight, and the capability to manage high-value, complex contracts and work programs. Available Specialisms We welcome applicants from the following specialisms:
- Senior Building Surveyor
- Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
- Senior Structural Engineer
- Senior Retrofit Coordinator Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive property inspections and condition surveys across the Authority's housing and corporate properties.
- Identify and resolve complex building defects and engineering challenges.
- Develop technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents for major projects.
- Oversee high-value contracts and work packages, ensuring they are completed within budget, on time, and to quality standards.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual frameworks, including JCT and NEC.
- Manage projects from inception to completion, covering RIBA Stages 1–7.
- Provide expert technical advice to colleagues, senior management, elected officials, tenants, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety laws, and statutory requirements.
- Manage financial budgets, approve work, and track expenditures.
- Support continuous improvement and mentor junior team members. Requirements Requirements:
- Extensive experience in your technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex construction, surveying, or engineering projects.
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, legislation, policies, and industry guidance.
- Experience managing complex contracts, including JCT and NEC.
- Experience in managing projects, contractors, budgets, and program delivery.
- Experience delivering projects across RIBA Stages 1–7.
- Strong technical expertise and the ability to diagnose complex building or engineering defects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Qualifications & Professional Memberships Candidates should possess a degree-level qualification or equivalent in their relevant field, along with significant professional experience. Relevant professional memberships are desirable, including:
- RICS / MCIOB – Building Surveying
- IMechE – Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- MIStructE – Structural Engineering A health and safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH is also required. For Senior Retrofit Coordinators: A Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management is essential. Contract Details
- Pay Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella)
- Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
- Contract Length: 3 months
- Client: Local Authority
- Directorate: Inclusive Economy & Sustainability
- Location: Swindon
- Role Level: Senior / Highly Experienced If you are a seasoned Senior Surveyor or Engineer seeking your next challenge within a Local Authority, we encourage you to apply. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity!
