Your new company Our client provides critical infrastructure services that support millions of customers and businesses across a large regional network. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the organisation manages a diverse portfolio of operational, commercial, residential, recreational, and rural properties which play an essential role in delivering vital public services.
Your new role As Building Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Estates team in the Land and Property department. Reporting to the Lead Building Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of building management and delivery of building projects across the estate whilst also providing expert advice to the business across a wide range of sites. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will be a leading specialist and technical expert in a diverse estate including corporate, rural, residential, recreational, industrial and commercial buildings and sites. Delivering across a range of services including proactive planned preventative maintenance, condition surveys, contract administration, defects, dilapidations, licences for alterations, reinstatement cost assessments and party wall disputes. This is a varied hand-on role with regular travel across Yorkshire required.
Support the Lead Building Surveyor in providing expert advice on building compliance, providing trusted advice across a wide range of property types.
Play a key role in delivering proactive surveying, maintenance, and inspection programmes across a diverse estate.
Get out on site to conduct inspections, audits, and surveys, identifying defects and providing clear recommendations and reports.
Collaborate with key stakeholders
Solve problems and drive the best outcomes
Influence projects advising on the design, construction, repair, and refurbishment of buildings and structures
Lead on feasibility studies and project scoping, shaping future works across the estate
Work closely with our Project Delivery team, providing detailed specifications, scoping and technical documentation and support.
Take ownership of projects in the pre-construction phase, including CDM and Building Safety Act responsibilities, enabling the business to act as Principal Designer on selected projects.
Oversee works on site, ensuring quality, progress, and successful delivery.
Keep key data up to date and support the Lead Building Surveyor in delivering business strategy.
What you'll need to succeed
A degree in Building Surveying (or similar) with a passion for the built environment
MRICS or MCIOB qualified
Hold a full UK driving licence
Strong knowledge of building legislation, compliance, and landlord responsibilities
Hands-on experience delivering building surveys across a variety of property types
Solid understanding of building pathology and identifying defects
Good working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and project requirements
Confident in on-site health & safety management, keeping people and projects safe.
A natural relationship-builder, able to work with stakeholders at all levels
A proactive team player with excellent customer focus
Comfortable working independently while contributing to wider team success
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
What you'll get in return
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience.
This role has been classified as a Business Needs User (BNU) and is eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3000 per annum).
Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
Development opportunities in line with the Building Surveyor progression plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus 2 extra wellness days!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
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