Building Surveyor

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We are seeking experienced Building Surveyors to support the Asset Management Team in delivering the Council’s capital and revenue building works programmes. You will play a key role in managing routine service and maintenance contracts, overseeing the procurement and delivery of refurbishment and maintenance projects, and coordinating contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed to a high standard.

Successful candidates will have RICS membership, hold a relevant degree, and bring significant Building Surveyor experience, with a proven track record in the management and procurement of maintenance and refurbishment projects. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.

We are offering full-time (36 hours per week – Monday to Friday) and part-time (3 or 4 days per week) options for these posts, and encourage applicants to indicate their preferred working pattern in their application.

Benefits include:

• 27–32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Government Service) plus bank holidays
• Annual retention payment of £1,000
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi-leave (accrue up to 2 extra days per month)
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
• Free wellbeing benefits (lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOTs)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working

Hertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire – we are 13 miles from Central London and within the M25. We adjoin Greater London with excellent road and rail links making London and the Home Counties easily accessible. The Council Offices are situated in Borehamwood within Zone 6 and with a direct rail link into London Kings Cross St. Pancras. The area is an internationally renowned centre for film and television production, home to BBC Elstree and Elstree Studios (a council owned asset), as well as Sky Studios.

Closing date: Monday 27 October, 10am

Please note: We may close this early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

Please note: We are only accepting direct applications for this role. We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to contact us.