Senior Building Surveyor
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Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
We are looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to join us who is self-motivated and has broad experience in all the challenges that working in the property industry can bring on a full-time, permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
You will have strong contract administration abilities and able to run projects from an in-house team or with outside consultants/contractors. You will carry out condition surveys, prepare reports, briefs, design schemes, prepare specifications and provide AutoCad drawings. Working knowledge and understanding of the application of the Equality Act Regulations, Health and Safety law, CDM, BSA and Building Regulations in the construction industry is essential.
Excellent communication skills are vital, with the ability to build a rapport with colleagues, tenants and other professionals. You will have an HND/degree in construction or equivalent experience and able to use AutoCAD.
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Property Management, you will be expected to deliver the council's corporate works programme with the support of the wider team and have experience in a similar role, including managing budgets and ensuring the timely completion of projects. Knowledge of running service contracts and associated legislation is an advantage.
As well as time working either in the office or from home, you will be out in the community meeting council occupiers, commercial tenants and inspecting our properties.
About the team…
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join a team providing professional building advice, contract administration, building services, repairs, maintenance, condition surveys and business support across the council.
Key responsibilities…
- Investigations and surveys including measured, condition surveys, investigation of building and building services defects and the identification and prioritisation of maintenance needs.
- To carry out professional building and project management functions in the delivery of construction projects.
- Providing expertise in delivering projects to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.
- To provide design and specification information suitable for tender to contractors which will be incorporated as part of the planned works programme or within various capital schemes, as required. You will be expected to manage the project budgets and provide regular reporting to the Head of Strategic Property Management.
Our benefits…
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply).
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interview date is to be confirmed.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Mark Ferguson, Head of Strategic Property Management
Tel: 07500 994033 / 01344 464783 or Email mark.ferguson@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Salary range
- £49,918 - £55,152 per year