Fraser Edwards is working in partnership with a social housing client in and around the South Benfleet area to recruit an experienced Building Surveyor (RICS) for a contracting opportunity, offering a competitive day rate of £450–£500 per day via Umbrella PAYE. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Building Surveyor to play a key role in managing and maintaining the client’s property portfolio, overseeing capital projects, and ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities * Work proactively with the building maintenance team to support the effective management of the client’s property portfolio. * Lead and manage capital projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. * Oversee facilities management operations and planned maintenance programmes, ensuring properties and assets are well-maintained, optimised, and fit for purpose. * Manage facilities management and project-related service contracts, monitoring contractor performance and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, statutory regulations, and contractual obligations. * Provide professional property and building surveying advice to support the client’s wider asset management strategy and service objectives. * Develop and maintain effective working relationships with tenants, internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards, providing expert advice on property-related matters as required. Essential Skills and Experience * RICS qualification is essential. * Proven experience in building surveying, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and contract management. * Experience overseeing capital projects and managing contractors and service contracts. * Strong knowledge of building maintenance, statutory compliance, and property-related legislation. * Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills. * The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and manage competing priorities effectively. Desirable Experience * Previous experience working within a local authority or public sector environment. * Experience managing a diverse property portfolio and delivering projects within a regulated environment. Apply Now If you are an RICS-qualified Building Surveyor with experience in planned maintenance, contract management, and capital projects, and are looking for a new contracting opportunity in and around South Benfleet, Essex, we want to hear from you! Location: South Benfleet and surrounding areas Day Rate: £450–£500 per day (Umbrella PAYE)