Building Surveyor
Building Surveyor
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21-06-2025
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Job Description
5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
This Building Surveyor role plays a pivotal part in maintaining and improving a large diverse property portfolio including historic and complex buildings.
The postholder will be responsible for delivering responsive and planned maintenance programmes undertaking condition and statutory compliance surveys and acting as a subject matter expert for a specific area of building-related health and safety.
The role involves managing capital and revenue works ensuring statutory compliance and supporting the effective implementation of the organisation s Asset Management Plan.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Undertake planned and reactive maintenance inspections and deliver corresponding works across a diverse property estate.
Carry out building condition accessibility fire and asbestos surveys in line with strategic objectives and compliance frameworks.
Deliver the competent person function in a key area of statutory building compliance (e.g. fire safety asbestos accessibility).
Respond to maintenance issues including emergencies through inspections technical resolutions and liaison with stakeholders.
Manage building-related projects (up to 500k annually) including preparing specifications evaluating tenders and overseeing contractors.
Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation risk assessments and management systems such as Zetasafe and logbooks.
Contribute to the development and implementation of building-related H&S policies management systems and staff training.
Collaborate with statutory bodies internal departments contractors and clients to support safe and efficient property management.
Procure and oversee external contractors for delivery of planned and responsive works ensuring value for money and quality assurance.
Monitor building assets post-project for performance lifecycle planning and compliance outcomes.
Attend site emergencies (e.g. fire flood storm damage) to assess coordinate and instruct immediate safety actions on behalf of the organisation.
Skills/Experience:
Extensive experience in building maintenance condition surveys and compliance inspection.
Proven experience delivering reactive and planned maintenance in a multi-site environment.
Demonstrated ability to act as a competent person for a statutory compliance area (e.g. fire asbestos accessibility).
Proficient in project management including cost control procurement and contractor oversight.
Strong numerical skills and cost management knowledge to ensure value for money.
Competence in using CAD and digital mapping systems.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills both written and verbal.
Ability to prioritise workload manage conflicting deadlines and make autonomous decisions.
Physical ability to work at height in confined spaces and on sites in varying weather conditions.
Experience in commercial or income-generating environments.
Familiarity with contract growth opportunities and strategic asset planning.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 25/06/2025 @17:00.
Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent property-related discipline.
NEBOSH certificate or equivalent H&S qualification in a relevant area.
Eligible for membership of RICS CIOB or other recognised professional body (or membership within 18 months).
Extensive experience in building maintenance, condition surveys, and compliance inspection. Proven experience delivering reactive and planned maintenance in a multi-site environment. Demonstrated ability to act as a competent person for a statutory compliance area (e.g. fire, asbestos, accessibility). Proficient in project management including cost control, procurement, and contractor oversight. Strong numerical skills and cost management knowledge to ensure value for money. Competence in using CAD and digital mapping systems. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, both written and verbal. Ability to prioritise workload, manage conflicting deadlines, and make autonomous decisions. Physical ability to work at height, in confined spaces, and on sites in varying weather conditions. Experience in commercial or income-generating environments. Familiarity with contract growth opportunities and strategic asset planning.
Education
Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent property-related discipline. NEBOSH certificate or equivalent H&S qualification in a relevant area. Eligible for membership of RICS, CIOB, or other recognised professional body (or membership within 18 months).
Employment Type
Full Time
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