Building Surveyor - Gosport Borough Council
Building Surveyor - Gosport Borough Council
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Job Description
Job Title:Building Surveyor
Location: Gosport Town Hall
Salary: 34314 to 37938
Contract: Fulltime Permanent
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Building Surveyor to join our dedicated Property Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our diverse property portfolio including over 3000 residential properties and various commercial and nonhousing assets.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Building Surveyor you will be based at Gosport Town Hall and will carry out a wide range of professional surveying duties. Youll be instrumental in ensuring timely and highquality repairs property improvements and compliance across our asset base.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Surveying housing stock and corporate properties to identify necessary repairs or improvements
- Preparing specifications of work and managing repair contracts and smallscale projects
- Maintaining accurate stock condition data
- Diagnosing building defects proposing effective solutions and overseeing remedial works
- Procuring and managing contractors in line with public procurement regulations and contracts (JCT/NEC)
- Managing delegated project budgets ensuring value for money and financial accountability
- Liaising with residents leaseholders staff councillors and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and excellent customer service
What Were Looking For:
Were looking for a motivated and adaptable surveyor with excellent technical knowledge and a collaborative mindset. You should be a confident communicator who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree or HNC in Building Surveying or a constructionrelated discipline
- Strong practical experience in property surveying within a repairs/maintenance environment
- Indepth knowledge of building construction pathology and relevant legislation (e.g. Building Regs Planning Law CDM Party Wall Act etc.
- Familiarity with contract management (JCT/NEC) and public procurement procedures
- Health and safety expertise including CDM regulations and asbestos legislation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office AutoCAD (or equivalent) and property management software
- Financial awareness and experience with cost control estimating and budget management
- Excellent organisational written and verbal communication skills
- Customerfocused approach with the ability to manage expectations and build effective relationships
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential car user allowance provided)
Why Join Us
At Gosport Borough Council youll be part of a team that is passionate about delivering quality services to our community. Youll enjoy a supportive working environment opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to meaningful highimpact work.
How to apply
To make sure your application is above the rest please review the job profile and how to apply to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role. Please ensure you fully read and follow the guidance so you can demonstrate how you meet the criteria under who is the person on the job profile.
PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.
Please ensure you refer to the how to apply document when you complete your application as there is information in there that you need to include and evidence in your application for this role.This is really important or you are likely not to be short listed.
Email your submission to.
Closing date for receipt of completed submissions 16 May 2025.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Employment Type
Intern
