Property Surveyor - Property Acquisition & Delivery

Chartered Building Surveyor / Project Manager (Residential Children’s Homes Programme) Greater Manchester Council – £450 per day (Umbrella LTD) Contract Role Greater Manchester based Council is seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to support a high-profile residential care transformation programme. The role will focus on the acquisition, refurbishment, and delivery of up to 10 children’s homes, improving quality standards, Ofsted compliance, and long-term life-cycle management of assets. This is a hybrid technical and project leadership role requiring strong experience in project management, contract administration, acquisitions, and refurbishment delivery within a public sector or regulated environment. Purpose of the Programme Improve quality and standards of residential children’s homes Deliver the acquisition of up to 10 homes across Greater Manchester Reduce long-term revenue costs through smarter asset management Improve wellbeing and educational outcomes through environment-led design Achieve Ofsted certification and regulatory compliance Strengthen lease, asset lifecycle, and property management strategiesKey Responsibilities Pre-Acquisition Identify and assess acquisition opportunities for children’s residential homes on a rolling 4-week cycle Maintain and update acquisition trackers and pipeline reporting Coordinate with service providers and local authorities to shortlist viable properties Lead joint property inspections and stakeholder site visits Present opportunities to internal Property Advisory Groups for approvalDue Diligence & Acquisition Commission and manage RICS Level 3 surveys, valuations, and technical due diligence Oversee legal due diligence and conveyancing processes through to completion Manage planning risk assessments and title investigations Produce and present board-level reports for approvals and governance sign-offPost-Acquisition Delivery Lead onboarding of properties into the Council’s estate portfolio Coordinate Estates, Insurance, Utilities, and Finance handover requirements Manage external consultants delivering design, planning, and compliance outputs Develop and agree detailed descriptions of works (DOW) aligned to Skyline standards Ensure full documentation readiness for procurement and delivery phasesRefurbishment & Project Delivery Lead refurbishment projects from inception to completion Manage cost control, programme delivery, risk, and quality assurance Act as technical lead for RFIs, clarifications, and design coordination Undertake full contract administration under JCT conditions Issue variation orders, certify payments, and manage practical completion processes Chair monthly progress meetings and undertake regular site inspections Maintain accurate contract records and formal meeting minutesProcurement Lead procurement of property consultants including scope definition and appointment Manage contractor procurement via framework mini-competitions Ensure full compliance, transparency, and robust evaluation processes Support procurement approvals and award recommendationsRequirements MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor (essential) Strong background in project management and contract administration Experience delivering refurbishment or capital works programmes Strong understanding of JCT contracts and public sector governance Experience in acquisitions, due diligence, and property lifecycle management Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and social care environments Strong reporting, communication, and board-level presentation skillsContact Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)