Surveyor – 3-Month Contract (Day Rate)

Peterborough + Field-Based + Hybrid

If you’re the kind of Surveyor who can step into a property, spot the root cause before anyone’s finished explaining the symptoms, and still communicate it in plain English — you’ll fit right in.

We’re looking for a Surveyor to join on a 3-month contract (day-rate) to support a busy blend of repairs, defects, planned works and compliance-led projects.
This is for someone who’s confident technically, steady under pressure, and happy getting stuck into the “real stuff” rather than sitting in Teams meetings all day.

Short contract, big impact, clear expectations.

The Role

You’ll be diagnosing defects, surveying properties, managing contractors, producing specifications, monitoring performance, and ensuring everything is compliant, safe and on-spec.

Expect a mix of inspections, reporting, technical problem-solving and project coordination across a varied domestic stock. There’s also plenty of liaison with residents, contractors and internal teams — so solid communication is key.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out surveys, diagnose building defects and produce accurate, cost-effective solutions.

• Prepare specifications, scopes of work, drawings, feasibility studies and technical reports.

• Oversee major works, service and cyclical programmes from inception to completion.

• Ensure full compliance with H&S, CDM, building regs, planning and internal policies.

• Monitor contractor performance, KPIs, quality, timelines and budgets.

• Complete pre- and post-inspections, snagging and site quality checks.

• Manage valuations, accruals, cost control and financial records for projects.

• Handle complex issues such as damp, mould, structural defects and remedial works.

• Track and manage remedial actions arising from testing programmes (gas, electrical, fire, water, lifts).

• Liaise with internal teams to help shape future planned works programmes.

• Provide technical advice to residents and internal stakeholders in a clear, accessible way.

What You’ll Need

• HNC in Building Studies or equivalent construction qualification.

• Strong experience diagnosing defects and managing building-related projects.

• Good working knowledge of construction technology and domestic property issues.

• Understanding of H&S, CDM, fire regs, planning and building regulations.

• Ability to produce specifications, costings, reports and technical documentation.

• Confident managing contractors and making decisions on-site.

• Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with data/record management.

• Full UK driving licence + access to a suitably insured vehicle.

Nice-to-haves:

• Degree-level construction qualification

• IOSH / Prince2

• Experience with JCT, CAD or asset management software

What You Might Not Like

• It’s busy. You’ll have an active caseload from day one.

• Lone working and occasional work at height come with the territory.

• Some residents will test your patience — staying calm is part of the job.

• It’s a 3-month contract, so you need to be someone who cracks on quickly.

What To Do Next

If you’re thinking, “This is exactly what I do, and I can deliver it blindfolded,” then get in touch.

Send your CV, your day-rate expectations, and we’ll take it from there.
Three months. Real impact. No messing about.