51 jobs found in Derby

Temporary job-building surveyor JOB TITLE: Building SurveyorLOCATION: East Leicestershire and Rutland area RATE: £300 Umbrella per day A local authority commercial property services have an immediate temporary need for an experienced Building Surveyor. Working within Property Services, this role is entirely focused on planned capital works and refurbishment projects across the varied council property portfolio. Reporting in to Senior Management, you will attend update and progress meetings. Job Duties: As a Building Surveyor, you will be involved in inspecting defects and planning remedial works arising from these. Preparing scopes of works and budget costing of planned works and presenting these for consideration and approval. Organising and checking statutory compliance inspections across the authorities' buildings and then costing works along with arranging remedial works arising. The majority of the projects ar £50k or under but there are many, so being able to work on...

Your new company A growing organisation within the infrastructure and utilities sector, delivering essential projects across key regional frameworks. The business has a strong pipeline of work and offers a collaborative environment alongside the opportunity to take ownership of your projects. Your new role You will join on an initial 6-month contract as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the commercial delivery of ongoing projects. This role is primarily site-based in the Sandwell region, with some flexibility around hybrid working where required.You will be responsible for managing project accounts, including cost control, valuations, and variations. The role will require a high level of independence, as you'll be trusted to manage your own workload, with occasional support from junior team members where available. What you'll need to succeed Experience working as a QS or SQS within construction, civil engineering, or utilities NEC Experience...

Quantity Surveyor Immediate Start 6 Months + Freelance Sandwell Up to £450 per day (Outside IR35) Your new company A growing organisation within the infrastructure and utilities sector, delivering essential projects across key regional frameworks. The business has a strong pipeline of work and offers a collaborative environment alongside the opportunity to take ownership of your projects. Your new role You will join on an initial 6-month contract as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the commercial delivery of ongoing projects. This role is primarily site-based in the Sandwell region, with some flexibility around hybrid working where required. You will be responsible for managing project accounts, including cost control, valuations, and variations. The role will require a high level of independence, as you'll be trusted to manage your own workload, with occasional support from junior team members where available. What you'll need to succeed...

To deliver services and outcomes identified through the Chief Executive's or Property and Assets work plan and deliver resources to meet priorities and objectives or as otherwise directed Client Details This organisation operates within the public sector and is involved in the construction industry. As a mid-sized entity, it focuses on delivering essential services to the community and maintaining high standards in all its projects. Description Support the Senior Building Surveyor in delivering the Council's Property and Assets objectives through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Maintain and develop professional knowledge, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations. Assist in coordinating team activities, providing guidance and supervision where required. Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively to a range of stakeholders. Produce accurate reports, briefings, and presentations to support decision-making....

Quantity Surveyor - Freelance - Immediate Start - Birmingham - Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35) Your new company You will be joining the commercial team of a well-established organisation delivering a wide range of highways maintenance works across the Birmingham region. The commercial function oversees financial governance and cost control for ongoing maintenance programmes, working closely with internal operational teams and a diverse network of supply-chain partners. The environment is professional, structured and focused on delivering value, ensuring compliance and maintaining excellent contract management across all live works. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of highways maintenance schemes, working closely alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will be responsible for cost management, value engineering, estimating, managing valuations, negotiating and agreeing variations, handling subcontractor accounts and supporting...

Temporary Job - pre-construction building surveying/contract administration MOD Pre-Construction Building Surveyor/ Project Manager - MOD Housing Project Rate: £24-£28 per hour + holiday pay (equivalent to £50-55k salary benchmark) Location: desk-based, with surveys and visits to an RAF base Contract length: 3months + Are you from a property or construction background with the knowledge of building fabric to carry out condition surveys on MOD Housing? Also, are you good with spreadsheets? Does the idea of crafting complex documents - providing technical support, budgeting, tender list documentation, specifications, and site plans sound of interest? If so this role is absolutely for you. We are seeking an exceptionally detail-driven Pre-Construction individual to assist on a large-scale refurbishment of the MOD housing estate. Working closely with the commercial and delivery team, these projects range from refurbishing multiple properties with general works, ranging from 50+ at a...

Quantity Surveyor Your new company A specialist building envelope contractor delivering full facade, cladding and EWI solutions across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. They support clients from early design through to installation, offering technically robust systems and a strong track record of delivering high-quality external envelope packages. Your new role You'll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of cladding and facade schemes, managing costs from tender through to final account. Your duties will include procurement of subcontract packages, valuations, variations, CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting. You'll work closely with design and operations teams to support value engineering, manage risk and ensure projects remain commercially secure. You'll also build strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners, representing the business professionally on all commercial matters. What you'll need to succeed Experience as a Quantity...

temporary job-building surveyor for MOD bases - housing refurbishment Building Surveyor - Void Refurbishment MidlandsContract: Approx. 3 months £24 -28 per hour + holiday pay (equiv salary -£50,000-£55,000) We are seeking Void Refurbishment Surveyors to support a major survey programme for the Ministry of defence across the UK, covering the West Midlands. This programme involves assessing residential properties as they move through void refurbishment stages, focusing on building fabric condition and life cycle replacement decisions.This is an excellent opportunity for qualified surveyors, building pathology specialists, or those with strong building fabric experience (including those transitioning from trade backgrounds).This role requires security vetting at BPSS level. Key Responsibilities Carry out void refurbishment surveys on residential properties for current serving military personnel and their families across designated regions.Assess the condition and life cycle status of...

Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting a key local authority client based in Worcestershire in recruiting experienced Building Surveyors to join their team on an initial 6-month assignment (potential of extension to 12 months and further) to support with the delivery of a key 3-year planned works project click apply for full job details

An Interim Building Surveyor job in Worcestershire paying up to £35 per hour UMB Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting a key local authority client based in Worcestershire in recruiting experienced Building Surveyors to join their team on an initial 6-month assignment (potential of extension to 12 months and further) to support with the delivery of a key 3-year planned works project. Your new role This interim opportunity will see you conduct general building pathology and condition surveys of external properties, utilising your strong background as a building surveyor to create detailed reports, and recommendations based on the condition of assets. This role will be predominantly office and site-based, where you can expect three days per week out conducting surveys with two days set aside for report writing, with some hybrid working flexibility here. You will utilise your strong background and understanding of the costs associated with planned works programmes...

Temp-to-Perm Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS's Immediate Luton Office Based Long Term Your new company A leading infrastructure and construction business delivering major projects within the water and utilities sector. With a strong order book and projects secured for the long term, the organisation offers stability, clear progression routes and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performing environment on complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Your new role You will take full commercial responsibility for a defined section of a major infrastructure project, supporting delivery across a complex and evolving scheme from early design through to completion. This role will involve end-to-end commercial management, including procurement, subcontract administration, cost control and final accounts. You will play a key role in managing risk and opportunity, while contributing to key reporting processes such as cashflow forecasting, CVR and financial forecasting....

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Senior Building Control Surveyor within a Local Authority client based in Cambridgeshire. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (3 days on-site per week), and £629.96 Umbrella per day, with a contract length of 6 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below: Securing the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings and of others who may be affected by buildings or matters connected with building 2Deliver and promote the health safety and welfare of people in and around buildings, in line with relevant legislation and regulations Effectively engage with site management, builders, external partners and applicants and Council staff at all stages of the building control process, to offer advice and ensure that all decisions and actions comply with the Council's policies, the requirements of the Building Regulations and/or associated legislation and regulations...

FREELANCE Quantity Surveyor role, MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR Your new company You'll be working with a respected main contractor delivering complex projects across the built environment. They are currently in the final stages of a scheme that was originally expected to be straightforward but has since developed delays, claims, and commercial pressures. With the project approaching its close, they require an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who can step in immediately and take full commercial control to drive the job over the finish line. Your new roleYou will take the lead on all commercial and contractual aspects of the project, ensuring it is closed out efficiently, accurately, and profitably. Key responsibilities include: Managing and negotiating claims Handling delay analysis and associated commercial impacts Closing down the project and finalising the account Identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks Managing client relationships and...

6-Month Temporary Contract (Potential to Extend) Full-time Manchester An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Building Surveyor to join a large and complex estate environment on an initial 6-month temporary contract, with the strong potential for extension.This role is ideally suited to a candidate who can hit the ground running and is confident delivering refurbishment, alteration and minor works projects within a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich setting. Your new role Working as part of a well-established projects team, you will provide a building surveying design and project management service across a diverse portfolio of live schemes. Your responsibilities will include: Managing multiple refurbishment, alteration and planned maintenance projects simultaneously Leading projects from brief development through to completion Producing cost-effective design solutions and technical documentation Acting as Contract Administrator under JCT forms of...

Your new company You'll be joining a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major infrastructure and enabling works programme. The project is currently in a critical pre-construction phase, with a significant pipeline of civils packages due to go to market ahead of construction ramping up later this year.The business is known for delivering complex, large-scale projects and offers the opportunity click apply for full job details

Your new company You'll be joining a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major infrastructure and enabling works programme. The project is currently in a critical pre-construction phase, with a significant pipeline of civils packages due to go to market ahead of construction ramping up later this year.The business is known for delivering complex, large-scale projects and offers the opportunity to work within an experienced commercial and operational team. Your new role As a Freelance Quantity Surveyor (Procurement-Focused), you will support the commercial team on a short-term 3 to 6 month contract, playing a key role in accelerating procurement activity across multiple civils and infrastructure work packages. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end procurement process for subcontract packages Preparing and issuing tender documentation (ITTs/RFQs, scopes, BoQs) Handling tender queries and supply chain engagement Analysing tender returns and...

Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol RGsetsquare recruitment is working with FM and Construction Companies who are responsible for managing a mixture of reactive and planned maintenance contracts across UK. Salary- 350- 380/day Duration- Long term temp Role overview (summary): We require a Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements. Scrutinizing sub contractor estimates and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals. Liaising with the Project team, clients, sub-contractors, and other investors. Preparing reports, contract analysis, budgets, commercial risk assessments, and other documents. Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies. Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets. Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders. Routinely producing interim applications/valuations. Site based role. Degree in quantity...

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and environmental projects across a long-term public sector framework. This opportunity would suit a commercially driven QS with strong civil engineering experience and a proven background working within NEC contracts click apply for full job details

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and environmental projects across a long-term public sector framework. This opportunity would suit a commercially driven QS with strong civil engineering experience and a proven background working within NEC contracts click apply for full job details

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor for a large civils / infrastructure company on a large renewable energy project in the Norwich area. This is a site-based role and the successful applicant will be paid directly by our client, the main-contractor. This role is a full-time, freelance position for around 18 weeks and will involve supporting the Commercial Manager to deliver this project. If you have experience in civils / infrastructure / renewable energy projects and are available for an immediate or quick start, get in touch for more details.