Building Surveyor - Planned Maintenance & Capital Projects

Building Surveyor - Planned Preventative Maintenance & Capital Projects

Location: Castle Point, Essex Rate: Up to £500 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary - Initial 3 Months Hours: Full Time Working Arrangement: Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days Office-Based Closing Date: 21st October 2026

The Opportunity

MMP Consultancy is currently recruiting for an experienced Building Surveyor - Planned Preventative Maintenance & Capital Projects to join a public sector organisation based in Castle Point, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Building Surveyor to take responsibility for planned maintenance programmes, capital projects and facilities management across a diverse property portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring assets are maintained to a high standard, capital projects are delivered effectively, and contractors provide safe, compliant and value-for-money services.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes across a varied property portfolio.

Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects, from initial planning and specification through to delivery and completion.

Ensure capital projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Manage facilities management operations, ensuring buildings and assets remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Monitor contractor performance, service delivery, budgets and contractual obligations.

Undertake building inspections, condition surveys and technical assessments to identify maintenance and investment requirements.

Provide professional property advice to support wider asset management and estate strategies.

Work closely with senior management, internal departments, tenants, contractors and external stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with relevant property legislation, health and safety regulations and statutory requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve asset performance, operational efficiency and long-term maintenance planning.

Skills & Experience Required

RICS qualification - Essential.

Proven experience in building surveying, planned preventative maintenance and capital project delivery.

Strong knowledge of property maintenance, building defects and construction practices.

Experience managing contractors, service contracts and capital works programmes.

Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets and competing priorities.

Strong understanding of property compliance and relevant legislation.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication and technical reporting skills.

Previous experience working within a local authority or public sector property environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Up to £500 per day (Umbrella)

Initial 3-month temporary contract

Full-time opportunity

Hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week in the office

Opportunity to manage significant planned maintenance and capital investment projects

Work across a varied property portfolio within the public sector

Interested in Applying?

If you're a RICS-qualified Building Surveyor with experience delivering planned maintenance programmes and capital projects, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your updated CV, availability and current or expected day rate to