Interim Building Surveyor (Small Projects) - Southwest

Your new companyRead the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.You will join a public sector estate who manage a diverse, operationally critical property portfolio that supports frontline policing across the region. Their estate is complex, fast-moving and essential to community safety, requiring a team of skilled professionals who can deliver high-quality projects that keep the organisation running smoothly.Your new roleAs an Interim Building Surveyor, you'll take ownership of a range of minor works projects across Devon and Cornwall. Working autonomously, you'll manage contractors, oversee project delivery, and ensure that all work meets strict operational, safety, and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include site inspections, budget oversight, programme management, and ensuring that compliance across an active estate is accurate and upheld. This is an initial six-month interim assignment, paid weekly, offering a competitive daily rate.What you'll need to succeedStrong building surveying experience, ideally within public sector, blue-light, or complex operational estates.Proven ability to manage minor works projects from inception through to completion.Confident in contractor management, quality assurance, and health & safety compliance.Able to work independently across a wide geographic region.Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.A proactive, project-driven mindset with the ability to deliver under pressure.What you'll get in returnIf you are ready to take on a hands-on, impactful role, supporting a vital public service, this could be a great next role for you. You will receive an initial six-month contract, with a daily rate, paid to you on a weekly basis across the duration of your contract.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. xjdpvnf Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

Created: 2026-03-18