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Interim Building Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 15 December 2025
Salary: £23.07 to £28.21 per hour
Additional salary information: Up to £28.21 per hour + 45p per mile
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 December 2025
Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, CF105BT
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 4753421_1765794288

Summary

Your new company
We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for a temporary assignment covering a wide patch from Wolverhampton West through to Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse projects within the military and defence sector, providing essential surveying services across a large geographical area.
Your new role
As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering a range of professional surveying duties, including but not limited to:

  • Conducting stock condition surveys (main focus of the role)
  • Carrying out pre-project surveys
  • Preparing specifications and offering technical support
  • Diagnosing building defects and undertaking building pathology
  • Ensuring quality control across all projects

This is a hybrid, remote role with travel across the designated patch. The initial contract is for 3 months, starting in January, with potential for extension and even a permanent opportunity.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A degree or qualification in Building Surveying
  • Proven experience in stock condition surveys, ideally within housing associations or similar environments
  • Strong technical knowledge of building pathology and defect diagnosis
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a large geographical patch



What you'll get in return

  • Competitive day rate equivalent to £45,000-£50,000 per annum
  • Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile
  • Flexible, remote working with standard hours
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects within the defence sector
  • Potential for contract extension or permanent placement


What you need to do now
If 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 about your career.

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