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Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking for your next challenge in the public sector?
Do you enjoy providing expert technical advice while managing a variety of projects and client relationships?
Carrington West are seeking a District Building Surveyor to join a busy Building Surveying Team within Lancashire County Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to deliver projects, manage reactive maintenance, and provide trusted advice across a wide portfolio of properties - with a focus on schools and operational buildings.
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The Role
As a District Building Surveyor, you'll be the first point of contact for clients, offering technical and compliance advice on all property matters. You'll manage projects from inception to completion, oversee reactive repairs, and advise on statutory requirements such as Planning, Building Control, Asbestos, and Fire Safety.
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Key responsibilities include:
路Delivering minor capital projects and coordinating reactive maintenance works.
路Managing Service Level Agreements with schools and providing 24/7 emergency assistance.
路Supporting head teachers and premises managers with compliance, premises management and budgeting.
路Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations for relevant projects.
路Managing external contractors and ensuring compliance with H&S legislation.
路Carrying out building surveys, dilapidations, condition surveys and cost estimates.
路Collaborating with the wider Design & Construction disciplines.
District Building Surveyor - Lancashire
Location: Agile working, based at County Hall, Preston
Contract: Initial 5 months (full time, 37 hrs p/w)
Rate: Negotiable (umbrella, inside IR35)
Start: ASAP
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About You
To succeed in this role, you should have:
路Chartered membership of RICS or CIOB, or substantial equivalent vocational experience.
路A proven track record in Building Surveying design and delivery.
路Strong knowledge of building maintenance, defect diagnosis and remedial solutions.
路Ability to prepare detailed CAD drawings and specifications for tendering.
路Excellent communication and client liaison skills, with experience in the public sector desirable.
路Flexibility to cover out of hours emergency standby duty on a rota basis.
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Why Apply?
路Opportunity to make a tangible impact across schools and community buildings.
路Work on a wide range of projects, from day-to-day maintenance to strategic capital planning.
路Join a supportive and professional team with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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If you are interested in this role, please email your updated CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).
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