Job Description

Commercial Property Building Surveyor
Contract: 6 months (With Likely Extension)
Location: London
Rate: 350per day
IR35: Inside IR35

Panoramic Associates, a leading specialist in providing interim and permanent professionals to Local Authorities and Housing Associations across the UK, is partnering with the London Borough to recruit a highly skilled Commercial Property Building Surveyor.

Join at an exciting time as they invest in their commercial property portfolio. Working alongside the Senior Building Surveyor and a collaborative team of property professionals, you'll play a pivotal role in managing a substantial 5m capital and maintenance programme, ensuring the borough's commercial buildings remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

This is more than just a surveying role, it's an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment of one of London's most dynamic boroughs, contributing to sustainability goals while delivering excellence in property management.

• Lead and manage capital and compliance work packages up to 5m, covering non-statutory remedial works, building improvements, and complex repair programmes
• Oversee reactive maintenance and planned works, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and specifications

• Conduct comprehensive site visits to diagnose building defects and specify appropriate remedial solutions
• Carry out health & safety and compliance inspections, ensuring all properties meet required standards
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documentation

• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and contractual obligations
• Liaise effectively with tenants, managing expectations and resolving issues promptly
• Support service charge reporting and assist with dispute resolution when required

• Ensure all maintenance and improvement works contribute to the borough's carbon reduction targets
• Promote sustainable building practices across the commercial portfolio

• Qualification: Building Surveying degree (or equivalent qualification in building control, fire engineering, or related field)
• Experience: Proven track record in commercial property surveying, including:
  • Diagnosing building defects and specifying repairs
  • Managing maintenance and capital works programmes
  • Contractor performance monitoring and management
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of building regulations, H&S compliance, and statutory requirements
• Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ready to bring your expertise to this role? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact Lola Balogun at Panoramic Associates

Even if this role isn't a perfect match, please get in touch-we have a wide range of opportunities across London and the UK that might align with your career goals.