Building Surveyor (3-6 month contract)

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to support their property portfolio in Dorchester. This hands‑on role ensures safety, compliance and high standards across a diverse range of assets, with significant travel across Dorset.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure asset compliance, safety, and maintenance.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes for a portfolio of assets.
• Manage capital repair projects (£100k+) through procurement and implementation.
• Manage budgets, contracts and procurement activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain property data and performance metrics.

Required profile

• Degree‑level education or equivalent.
• Experience delivering repair & maintenance programmes, managing contractors, budgets and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Understanding of legal and contract matters.
• Proficiency with digital property systems.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of local authority operations.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Dorset.

Required skills

• Digital property systems proficiency